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Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists

出版	Wiley, 2011-01-25
主題	Science / Earth Sciences / GeographyScience / Earth Sciences / General
ISBN	04708491509780470849156
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=M-yyJgAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋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

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