GEOG 5710 - Quantitative Methods in Geography

An introduction to the application of advanced quantitative methods in geographic research and applied spatial analysis with a focus on statistical problem solving in both human and physical geographic contexts.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 1.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will gain substantial experience with applied multivariate statistical methods that will support their understanding of the other outcome goals.
The approaches available to address geographic problem solving using advanced statistical techniques.
The nature of geographic inquiry.
The terms and techniques used in multivariate statistical analysis.
The value of communicating geographic processes numerically2