GEOG 222
Statistics for Geographers 1
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Methodology of spatial analysis. Theory and techniques in geographic data description and population inference.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Summer
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
LO1
Learning Outcome
Determine appropriate methods for identifying, collecting, and analyzing primary and secondary data and develop an understanding of the nature and limitations of data used in geographical analysis
Title
LO2
Learning Outcome
Explain basic descriptive and inferential statistical techniques (both spatial and aspatial) and identify what kind of methods would be appropriate for the solution of geographic questions/problems/issues
Title
LO3
Learning Outcome
Conduct moderately complex data analysis using appropriate computer software (e.g. SPSS, Excel, SpaceStat)
Title
LO4
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the practice of statistical thinking by taking a real-life problem and a potential statistical procedure, describe whether the procedure can be safely applied, accurately describe the implications of statistical outcomes on the practical problem at-hand (i.e. inference → practical conclusion), and cast judgment in short reports citing appropriate statistical components reflecting an engagement in self-learning and critical contemplation.
