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Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists (Out of print)
| AUTHOR | Walford, Nigel |
| PUBLISHER | Wiley (01/25/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientistsprovides an introductory guide to the principles and application ofstatistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gainthe level of competence in statistical procedures necessary forindependent investigations, field-work and other projects. The aimis to explain statistical techniques using data relating torelevant geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental scienceexamples, employing graphics as well as mathematical notation formaximum clarity. Advice is given on asking the appropriatepreliminary research questions to ensure that the correct data iscollected for the chosen statistical analysis method. The bookoffers a practical guide to making the transition fromunderstanding principles of spatial and non-spatial statisticaltechniques to planning a series analyses and generating resultsusing statistical and spreadsheet computer software.
- Learning outcomes included in each chapter
- International focus
- Explains the underlying mathematical basis of spatial andnon-spatial statistics
- Provides an geographical, geospatial, earth and environmentalscience 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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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780470849149
ISBN-10:
0470849142
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
440
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
6.80 x 1.10 x 9.80 inches
Weight:
2.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Geography
Science | Probability & Statistics - General
Dewey Decimal:
519.5
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010028020
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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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Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientistsprovides an introductory guide to the principles and application ofstatistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gainthe level of competence in statistical procedures necessary forindependent investigations, field-work and other projects. The aimis to explain statistical techniques using data relating torelevant geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental scienceexamples, employing graphics as well as mathematical notation formaximum clarity. Advice is given on asking the appropriatepreliminary research questions to ensure that the correct data iscollected for the chosen statistical analysis method. The bookoffers a practical guide to making the transition fromunderstanding principles of spatial and non-spatial statisticaltechniques to planning a series analyses and generating resultsusing statistical and spreadsheet computer software.
- Learning outcomes included in each chapter
- International focus
- Explains the underlying mathematical basis of spatial andnon-spatial statistics
- Provides an geographical, geospatial, earth and environmentalscience 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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