AuthorMontello, Daniel R., 1959-
TitleAn introduction to scientific research methods in geography & environmental studies / Daniel R. Montello & Paul C. Sutton
Imprint Los Angeles, CA : SAGE, 2013
Edition 2nd ed.
Descript x, 314 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

CONTENT

Introduction: a scientific approach to geography and environmental studies -- Fundamental research concepts -- Scientific communication -- Data collection in geography and environmental studies: overview -- Physical measurements -- Behavioral observations and archives -- Explicit reports: surveys, interviews, and tests -- Experimental and nonexperimental research designs -- Sampling -- Statistical data analysis -- Data display: tables, graphs, maps, visualizations -- Reliability and validity -- Information technologies in research -- Ethics in scientific research


SUBJECT

  1. Geography -- Research -- Methodology
  2. Environmental sciences -- Research

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