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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOG 247 - Intermediate Quantitative Methods in Geography


Intermediate Quantitative Methods in Geography extends the concepts of introductory statistics to multivariate regression, principal components, spatial statistics, and additional intermediate methods. The course uses the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, which works as a spreadsheet with dropdown menus. Students learn how to select a method and interpret its output in a practical manner that avoids common misconceptions. Students apply the concepts to group projects based on student interest.

Prerequisites: Introductory statistics course, such as GEOG 110  / GEOG 311   Intro to Quantitative Methods, or high school Advanced Placement Statistics

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every spring