Statistical Methods and the Geographer (Geographies for Advanced Study)

Gregory, S

ISBN 10: 0582481864 / ISBN 13: 9780582481862

Published by Routledge, 1978

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Statistical Methods and the Geographer (Geographies for Advanced Study)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582481864
• ISBN 13: 9780582481862
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

First published in 1978. For the non-mathematician, however, even the simpler introductory books on statistics often raise considerable problems. In this new edition, some attention has been given to the problem of the transformation of data in order to reinforce the appreciation of the need for normally-distributed data for the use of so many techniques. Secondly, the use of probability paper, at least in simple terms, has been introduced to illustrate the ways in which the labour of probability assessments can be circumvented. Thirdly, radical changes have been made, plus considerable expansion added, to the theme of non-parametric testing, to provide a more systematic approach to what is a most important group of possible techniques for geographers. Fourthly, change and expansion are also reflected in the sections on correlation and regression, including some simple consideration of curvilinear relationships and the presentation of computational techniques more geared to the use of desk calculators rather than long-hand methods. Finally, the bibliography has also been expanded, to incorporate a wider range of books on techniques and a selection of research papers using such techniques in a geographical (or near-geographical) context.

About the Author

Stanley Gregory, Emeritus Professor of Geography, University of Sheffield.