Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists - Hardcover

Walford, Nigel

 
9780470849149: Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists

Synopsis

Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists provides an introductory guide to the principles and application of statistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gain the level of competence in statistical procedures necessary for independent investigations, field-work and other projects. The aim is to explain statistical techniques using data relating to relevant geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science examples, employing graphics as well as mathematical notation for maximum clarity. Advice is given on asking the appropriate preliminary research questions to ensure that the correct data is collected for the chosen statistical analysis method. The book offers a practical guide to making the transition from understanding principles of spatial and non-spatial statistical techniques to planning a series analyses and generating results using statistical and spreadsheet computer software.

  • Learning outcomes included in each chapter
  • International focus
  • Explains the underlying mathematical basis of spatial and non-spatial statistics
  • Provides an geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science context for the use of statistical methods
  • Written in an accessible, user-friendly style

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About the Author

Nigel Walford has taught Geographical Information Systems courses at Kingston University for 12 years and previously worked in the Data Archive at Essex University. He graduated from the University of Sussex and did his postgraduate work at the University of London. His thematic research interests relate mainly to rural issues and include agriculture, land use planning and population. Recent book publications include Geographical Data Analysis and Reshaping the Countryside: Perceptions and Processes of Rural Change as well as several journal articles in Health and Place, Geography, Planning Practice and Research, Applied Geography and International Journal of Population Geography.

From the Back Cover

Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists provides an introductory guide to the principles and application of statistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gain the level of competence in statistical procedures necessary for independent investigations, field-work and other projects. The aim is to explain statistical techniques using data relating to relevant geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science examples, employing graphics as well as mathematical notation for maximum clarity. Advice is given on asking the appropriate preliminary research questions to ensure that the correct data is collected for the chosen statistical analysis method. The book offers a practical guide to making the transition from understanding principles of spatial and non-spatial statistical techniques to planning a series analyses and generating results using statistical and spreadsheet computer software.

  • Learning outcomes included in each chapter
  • International focus
  • Explains the underlying mathematical basis of spatial and non-spatial statistics
  • Provides an geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science context for the use of statistical methods
  • Written in an accessible, user-friendly style

Datasets available on accompanying website at www.wiley.com/go/Walford

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Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists provides an introductory guide to the principles and application of statistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gain the level of competence in statistical procedures necessary for independent investigations, field-work and other projects. The aim is to explain statistical techniques using data relating to relevant geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science examples, employing graphics as well as mathematical notation for maximum clarity. Advice is given on asking the appropriate preliminary research questions to ensure that the correct data is collected for the chosen statistical analysis method. The book offers a practical guide to making the transition from understanding principles of spatial and non-spatial statistical techniques to planning a series analyses and generating results using statistical and spreadsheet computer software.

  • Learning outcomes included in each chapter
  • International focus
  • Explains the underlying mathematical basis of spatial and non-spatial statistics
  • Provides an geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science context for the use of statistical methods
  • Written in an accessible, user-friendly style

Datasets available on accompanying website at www.wiley.com/go/Walford

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