Table 2 Theil–Sen Median-Mann–Kendall trend test category table.

From: Analysis of ecological quality changes and influencing factors in Xiangjiang River Basin

β

Z

Trend characteristics

β > 0

Z > 1.96

Significant degradation

Z < 1.96

Slight degradation

β = 0

Z

No change

β < 0

Z < 1.96

Slight improvement

Z > 1.96

Significant improvement