GEOG 222

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Statistics for Geographers 1

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Methodology of spatial analysis. Theory and techniques in geographic data description and population inference.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Summer

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3

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3

Fixed

3

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0

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LO1

Learning Outcome

Determine appropriate methods for identifying, collecting, and analyzing primary and secondary data and develop an understanding of the nature and limitations of data used in geographical analysis

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LO2

Learning Outcome

Explain basic descriptive and inferential statistical techniques (both spatial and aspatial) and identify what kind of methods would be appropriate for the solution of geographic questions/problems/issues

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LO3

Learning Outcome

Conduct moderately complex data analysis using appropriate computer software (e.g. SPSS, Excel, SpaceStat)

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LO4

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the practice of statistical thinking by taking a real-life problem and a potential statistical procedure, describe whether the procedure can be safely applied, accurately describe the implications of statistical outcomes on the practical problem at-hand (i.e. inference → practical conclusion), and cast judgment in short reports citing appropriate statistical components reflecting an engagement in self-learning and critical contemplation.