Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists (Hardcover)

Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists provides an introductory guide to the principles and application of statistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gain the level of competence in statistical procedures necessary for independent investigations, field-work and other projects. The aim is to explain statistical techniques using data relating to relevant geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science examples, employing graphics as well as mathematical notation for maximum clarity. Advice is given on asking the appropriate preliminary research questions to ensure that the correct data is collected for the chosen statistical analysis method. The book offers a practical guide to making the transition from understanding principles of spatial and non-spatial statistical techniques to planning a series analyses and generating results using statistical and spreadsheet computer software. * Learning outcomes included in each chapter * International focus * Explains the underlying mathematical basis of spatial and non-spatial statistics * Provides an geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science context for the use of statistical methods * Written in an accessible, user-friendly style Datasets available on accompanying website at www.wiley.com/go/Walford

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	N. Walford
Dimensions:	249 x 177 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	440
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-84914-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics
LSN:	0-470-84914-2
Barcode:	9780470849149

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!