A practice-oriented and accessible introduction to geographical statistics
In the newly revised Second Edition of Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists, distinguished researcher Nigel Walford delivers an authoritative and easy-to-follow introduction to the principles and applications of statistical analysis in a geographical context. The book assists students in the development of competence in the statistical procedures necessary to conduct independent investigations, field-work, and related geographical research projects.
The book explains statistical techniques relevant to geographical, geospatial, earth, and environmental data. It employs graphics and mathematical notation for maximum clarity. Guidance is provided on how to formulate research questions to ensure that the correct data is collected for the chosen analysis method.
This new edition incorporates a new section on exploratory spatial analysis and spatial statistics. It also offers:
A thorough introduction to first principles in the statistical analysis of geographical data, including discussions of the quality, content, collection, and acquisition of geographical data In-depth treatments of geographical data exploration, including the taking of statistical measures or quantities, as well as frequency distributions, probability, and hypotheses Comprehensive explorations of testing times, including parametric and nonparametric tests Insightful discussions of relationship investigation, including correlation and regression, as well as the spatial aspects of geographical data
Perfect for undergraduates pursuing a degree in geography, Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists will also be a valuable tool for students in other earth and environmental sciences.
By:
Nigel Walford (Kingston University UK)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 252mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 998g
ISBN: 9781119526971
ISBN 10: 1119526973
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 25 February 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Glossary SECTION I: FIRST PRINCIPLES 1. What's in a number? 2. Geographical data: quantity and content 3. Geographical data: collection and acquisition SECTION II: EXPLORING GEOGRAPHICAL DATA 4. Statistical measures (or quantities) 5. Frequency distributions, probability and hypotheses SECTION III: TESTING TIMES 6. Parametric tests 7. Nonparametric tests SECTION IV: FORMING AN ASSOCIATION OR RELATIONSHIP 8. Correlation 9. Regression SECTION V: EXPLICITLY SPATIAL 10. Exploring spatial aspects of geographical data 11. Statistical analysis of spatial patterns SECTION VI: PRACTICAL APPLICATION 12. Practicalities of Applying, Interpreting and Visualising Quantitative Analysis in Geographical Projects Index
Nigel Walford is Professor of Applied Geographical Information Systems at Kingston University in the United Kingdom.
