Statistical Analysis of Geographical Data: An Introduction - Hardcover

Dadson, Simon James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470977035 ISBN 13: 9780470977033

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2017

Synopsis

Statistics Analysis of Geographical Data: An Introduction provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of statistical analysis in geography. It covers a wide range of topics including graphical and numerical description of datasets, probability, calculation of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, collection and analysis of data using analysis of variance and linear regression. Taking a clear and logical approach, this book examines real problems with real data from the geographical literature in order to illustrate the important role that statistics play in geographical investigations. Presented in a clear and accessible manner the book includes recent, relevant examples, designed to enhance the reader’s understanding.

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About the Author

Simon J. Dadson is Associate Professor of Physical Geography at Oxford University and Tutor in Geography at Christ Church.

From the Back Cover

Statistics Analysis of Geographical Data: An Introduction provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of statistical analysis in geography. It covers a wide range of topics including graphical and numerical description of datasets, probability, calculation of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, collection and analysis of data using analysis of variance and linear regression. Taking a clear and logical approach, this book examines real problems with real data from the geographical literature in order to illustrate the important role that statistics play in geographical investigations. Presented in a clear and accessible manner, the book includes recent, relevant examples, designed to enhance the reader's understanding.

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Statistics Analysis of Geographical Data: An Introduction provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of statistical analysis in geography. It covers a wide range of topics including graphical and numerical description of datasets, probability, calculation of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, collection and analysis of data using analysis of variance and linear regression. Taking a clear and logical approach, this book examines real problems with real data from the geographical literature in order to illustrate the important role that statistics play in geographical investigations. Presented in a clear and accessible manner, the book includes recent, relevant examples, designed to enhance the reader's understanding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470977035
• ISBN 13: 9780470977033
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264