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Table 13 Statistical parameters of the physicochemical parameters of the sediment samples

From: Estimation of pollution indices and hazard evaluation from trace elements concentration in coastal sediments of Kerala, Southwest Coast of India

Statistical parameters

Moisture content (%)

pH

Electrical conductivity (mS)

Organic matter content (%)

Silt + clay (%)

Sand (%)

Minimum

1.20

6.50

2.40

0.06

8.40

12.40

Maximum

20.04

7.88

6.70

2.10

22.10

91.60

Mean

10.09

7.21

3.9

0.65

12.52

83.25

Median

9.53

7.35

3.55

0.385

11.80

87.90

SD

4.771

0.476

1.106

0.672

3.486

18.02

Skewness

0.077

− 0.278

1.070

1.189

1.499

− 3.989

Kurtosis

− 0.083

− 1.390

1.021

0.122

2.374

16.434