Nearest-Neighbor Analysis
Description
Calculates spatial pattern analysis using a T-square sample procedure.
This method is based on two measures "x" and "y".
"x" - Distance from the random point to the nearest individual.
"y" - Distance from individual to its nearest neighbor.
This is a methodology commonly used in phytosociology or marine benthos ecology to analyze the species' distribution (random, uniform or clumped patterns).
Ludwig & Reynolds (1988, ISBN:0471832359).