Generalized K function for spatial point processes
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We introduce a generalized version of the well know Ripley’s K function in order to obtain higher order characteristics for spatial point processes. The generalized K function admits a simple closed form for the Poisson process and a tractable analytical expression is obtained for the third order K function in case of the planar Thomas process. An unbiased nonparametric estimator for the generalized K function is also discussed.