Research and analysis

Estimating Water Framework Directive (WFD) classification errors

Scientific review of statistical approaches to resolving uncertainties in WFD classification tools.

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A comparison of Bayesian and frequentist approaches for estimating WFD classification errors

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A scientific review of the uncertainties arising from the use of the ecological status classification tools of the Water Framework Directive and the use of the Bayesian and frequentist approaches in resolving these statistical issues.

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Published 1 February 2009

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