STDWithin
STDWithin is a term used in statistics and data analysis, particularly in the context of spatial statistics and geostatistics. It refers to the within-group sum of squares, a component of the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) framework, when applied to spatial data. In essence, STDWithin quantifies the variability of data points within defined spatial groups or clusters.
When analyzing spatial data, it is often useful to partition the total variation in the data into
This measure is valuable for understanding spatial heterogeneity and identifying patterns. For example, in ecological studies,