On tests for spatial trend in a non-homogeneous Poisson process

Certain spatial point patterns may be associated with a single fixed point. Some simple tests for spatial trend in radial and angular distribution are recommended when no interaction between the radial and angular distribution is found. Interaction tests for more complex rate finctions are discussed and a practical example of the analysis applied to the mortality experience around a steel plant is provided.

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