An introduction to scientific research methods in geography & environmental studies / Daniel R. Montello & Paul C. Sutton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London Thousand Oaks, Calif : SAGE, 2013.Edition: 2nd edDescription: x, 314 p : ill., maps ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781446200759 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Introduction to scientific research methods in geography and environmental studies
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 910.72 23
LOC classification:
  • G73 .M58
Contents:
Introduction : a scientific approach to geography and environmental studies -- Fundamental research concepts -- Scientific communication -- Data collection in geography and environmental studies : overview -- Physical measurements -- Behavioral observations and archives -- Explicit reports : surveys, interviews, and tests -- Experimental and nonexperimental research designs -- Sampling -- Statistical data analysis -- Data display : tables, graphs, maps, visualizations -- Reliability and validity -- Information technologies in research -- Ethics in scientific research.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : a scientific approach to geography and environmental studies -- Fundamental research concepts -- Scientific communication -- Data collection in geography and environmental studies : overview -- Physical measurements -- Behavioral observations and archives -- Explicit reports : surveys, interviews, and tests -- Experimental and nonexperimental research designs -- Sampling -- Statistical data analysis -- Data display : tables, graphs, maps, visualizations -- Reliability and validity -- Information technologies in research -- Ethics in scientific research.

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