An introduction to scientific research methods in geography

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Montello, Daniel R. , 1959- (Author), Sutton, Paul C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications , c2006
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100 1 |a Montello, Daniel R. ,   |d 1959- ,   |e author 
245 1 3 |a An introduction to scientific research methods in geography   |c Daniel R. Montello, Paul C. Sutton 
260 |a Thousand Oaks, Calif. :   |b Sage Publications ,   |c c2006 
300 |a xv, 303 p. :   |b ill., maps ;   |c 26 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. Introduction: a scientific approach to geography -- 2. Fundamental research concepts -- 3. Data collection in geography: overview -- 4. Physical measurements -- 5. Behavioral observations and archives -- 6. Explicit reports: surveys, interviews, and tests -- 7. Experimental and nonexperimental research designs -- 8. Sampling -- 9. Statistical data analysis -- 10. Data display: tables, graphs, maps, visualizations -- 11. Reliability and validity -- 12. Geographic information techniques in research -- 13. Scientific communication in geography -- 14. Ethics in scientific research 
650 0 |a Geography   |x Research 
700 1 |a Sutton, Paul C. ,   |e author 
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