An introduction to scientific research methods in geography & environmental studies /

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Autor Principal: Montello, Daniel R, 1959-
Outros autores: Sutton, Paul C.
Formato: Libro
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: London Thousand Oaks, Calif : SAGE, 2013.
Edición:2nd ed.
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Table of 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.