Collecting, processing and presenting geoscientific information

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This second edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of a resource designed to guide students through the typical course of a data analysis project in earth sciences. Such a project typically involves literature search, reviewing and ranking published works, extracting relevant information in various formats, and processing original data with MATLAB. It also includes compiling and presenting results as posters, abstracts, and oral presentations using graphic design software. The text features numerous examples on utilizing internet resources, visualizing data with MATLAB, and preparing scientific presentations. Similar to its predecessor, which showcased statistical and numerical methods for earth science data, this edition employs state-of-the-art software packages, including MATLAB and Adobe Creative Suite, to process and present geoscientific information. Additionally, the book offers supplementary electronic material available online, featuring color versions of all figures, MATLAB command recipes, example data, exported graphics, and screenshots detailing key steps in graphic processing. This comprehensive approach equips students with the necessary skills and tools for effective data analysis and presentation in the earth sciences field.