An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography
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Publication series ：1
Author： Montello Daniel R.;Sutton Paul
Publisher： Sage Publications Ltd
Publication year： 2006
E-ISBN: 9781452262345
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781412902861
Subject： P9 Natural Geography
Keyword： 自然地理学
Language： ENG
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Description
This text provides a broad and integrative introduction to the conduct and interpretation of scientific research in geography. It covers both conceptual and technical aspects, and is applicable to all topical areas in geographic research, including human and physical geography, and geographic information science. The text discusses all parts of the research process, including scientific philosophy; basic research concepts; generating research ideas; communicating research and using library resources; sampling and research design; quantitative and qualitative data collection; data analysis, display, and interpretation; reliability and validity; using geographic information techniques in research; and ethical conduct in research.
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