Quantitative Methods in Geography

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the essential skills and knowledge needed to apply quantitative techniques to geographical and environmental problems. Topics covered include descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, exploratory data analysis, correlation and regression, and spatial statistical analysis. Students develop a solid understanding of the theory behind quantitative methods and their practical applications in various geographic contexts. This course is taught largely at an undergraduate level. Graduate students have additional course requirements/expectations. Prerequisite: GEO 305 ; STAT 145 ; junior standing. Offered Spring - Odd Numbered Years.