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Sep 27, 2024
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GEOG 409 - Quantitative Methods in Geography Description: Quantitative analysis assessment in geography and resource management. Emphasis on spatial statistics. Formerly GEOG 309, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 130 or post-baccalaureate/graduate student standing.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply various sampling methods, descriptive statistics, and spatial descriptive statistics to a wide variety of geographical problems.
- Decide which inferential statistical test is most appropriate for a particular research question /problem.
- Use a standard statistical computer package for a variety of descriptive and inferential statistical tests.
- Test for assumptions that need to be met before applying a specific parametric or nonparametric statistical test.
- Interpret and present output from a standard statistical computer package for a variety of descriptive and inferential statistical tests.
- Evaluate and critique geographical research which uses statistical techniques.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 02/19/2015
Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: Winter Locations: Ellensburg
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