Practical Statistics For Geographers and Earth Scientists - Couverture rigide

Walford, Nigel

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0470849142 ISBN 13 : 9780470849149

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011

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

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

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470849142
• ISBN 13: 9780470849149
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 440
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible