Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction
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Author Description
This new and enlarged edition contains extra material on a number of topics, including geography and computers, transformation and combination of date, cluster sampling, the use of surrogates and linear programming. As in the first edition the authors attempt to give an insight into some of the techniques and underlying concepts of numerical analysis which form such an integral part of modern geography. Worked examples and exercises for the student are included throughout the text. The examples are taken from both physical and human geography.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the application of quantitative methods and numerical analysis to the study of both physical and human geography. Authors Patrick S. McCullagh and Robert Hammond provide a structured introduction to the mathematical tools required for modern geographical research. The work synthesizes foundational concepts with practical applications, utilizing worked examples to bridge the gap between abstract theory and spatial analysis.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Coverage of geography and computer integration
- Methodologies for data transformation and combination
- Techniques for cluster sampling and the use of surrogates
- Applications of linear programming in spatial contexts
- Practical exercises and worked examples for students
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational resource for students entering the field of quantitative geography. Readers frequently note the clarity of the worked examples, which effectively demonstrate the utility of numerical analysis across diverse geographical sub-disciplines.
Page Count:
318
Publication Date:
1974-01-01
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198740077
ISBN-13:
9780198740070
Geography
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