Using simple kriging with a data transformation to create a prediction map

Available with Geostatistical Analyst license.

The use of a data transformation is important when you would like to use the model to produce probabilities, quantiles or as an input to geostatistical simulation.

1. Click the Geostatistical Wizard button on the Geostatistical Analyst toolbar.
2. Select Kriging / CoKriging and choose a dataset and attribute field, click Next.
3. Choose Simple kriging and make sure that the Transformation type to Normal Score, click Next.
4. Specify the desired parameters on the Normal Score Transformation dialog, and click Next.
5. Specify the desired parameters on the Semivariogram/Covariance Modeling dialog and click Next.
6. Specify the desired parameters on the Searching Neighborhood dialog and click Next.
7. Examine the results on the Cross Validation dialog and click Finish.
8. Click OK on the Methods Report dialog.