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Evaluation of human bioclimates using quantile regression : a China case study

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

NG, P.T.
W.A. Franke College of Business Northern Arizona Univ., Flagstaff, Etats-Unis
YAN, Y.Y.
Dept. of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist Univ., Kowloon Tong, Chine


Description :
A nonparametric version of quantile regressions was applied to investigate the human bioclimates in China through the use of the CLO (clothing requirements) index. Quantile regression surface maps produced from the whole spectrum of the CLO distribution provided better insights into the spatial characteristics of clothing requirements and information on the spread and variations of the distribution. Univariate quantile regression were constructed to display the temporal variability of CLO at different locations. Hence, this analysis produced a more complete picture of the human bioclimates of the various regions in China.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Physical geography, issn : 0272-3646, 2008, vol. 29, n°. 5, p. 387-403, nombre de pages : 17, Références bibliographiques : 23 ref.

Date :
2008

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Taylor and Francis

Langue :
Anglais
Droits :
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