Author : Larry O'Brien
Release : 2005-10-09
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 803/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Introducing Quantitative Geography by : Larry O'Brien
Download or read book Introducing Quantitative Geography written by Larry O'Brien. This book was released on 2005-10-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of quantitative geography is to train geographers in numeracy and in the vital skills of data collection, processing and interpretation. Introducting Quantitative Geography describes quantification from first principles to cover all the key elements of quantitative geography. No previous knowledge of statistical procedures is assumed. Worked examples and computer analyses are used to explain measurement, scale, description, models and modelling. Building on this, the book explores and clarifies the intellectual and practical problems presented by numerical and technological advances in the field.