Y. Li
Monte Carlo sampling for error propagation in linear regression and applications in isochron geochronology
Li, Y.; Zhang, S.; Hobbs, R.; Caiado, C.; Sproson, A.D.; Selby, D.; Rooney, A.D.
Authors
S. Zhang
R. Hobbs
Professor Camila Caiado c.c.d.s.caiado@durham.ac.uk
Deputy Executive Dean (Impact and Research Engagement)
A.D. Sproson
Professor David Selby phdjpop@durham.ac.uk
Professor
A.D. Rooney
Abstract
Geochronology is essential for understanding Earth’s history. The availability of precise and accurate isotopic data is increasing; hence it is crucial to develop transparent and accessible data reduction techniques and tools to transform raw mass spectrometry data into robust chronological data. Here we present a Monte Carlo sampling approach to fully propagate uncertainties from linear regressions for isochron dating. Our new approach makes no prior assumption about the causes of variability in the derived chronological results and propagates uncertainties from both experimental measurements (analytical uncertainties) and underlying assumptions (model uncertainties) into the final age determination. Using synthetic examples, we find that although the estimates of the slope and y-intercept (hence age and initial isotopic ratios) are comparable between the Monte Carlo method and the benchmark “Isoplot” algorithm, uncertainties from the later could be underestimated by up to 60%, which are likely due to an incomplete propagation of model uncertainties. An additional advantage of the new method is its ability to integrate with geological information to yield refined chronological constraints. The new method presented here is specifically designed to fully propagate errors in linear regressions especially in geochronological applications involves linear regressions such as Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, Re-Os, Pt-Os, Lu-Hf, U-Pb (with discordant points), Pb-Pb and Ar-Ar.
Citation
Li, Y., Zhang, S., Hobbs, R., Caiado, C., Sproson, A., Selby, D., & Rooney, A. (2019). Monte Carlo sampling for error propagation in linear regression and applications in isochron geochronology. Science Bulletin, 64(3), 189-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2018.12.019
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Dec 22, 2018 |
Publication Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
Deposit Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Dec 22, 2019 |
Journal | Science Bulletin |
Print ISSN | 2095-9273 |
Electronic ISSN | 2095-9281 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 64 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 189-197 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2018.12.019 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1308128 |
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