An Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving in Geography
ISBN: 157766633X Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): J. Chapman McGrew Jr., Charles B. Monroe Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc Number of Pages: 254
Written for undergraduate geography majors and entry-level graduate students with limited backgrounds in statistical analysis and methods McGrew and Monroe provide a comprehensive and understandable introduction to statistical methods in a problem-solving framework Engaging examples and problems are drawn from a variety of topical areas in both human and physical geography and are fully integrated into the text Without compromising statistical rigor or oversimplifying the authors stress the importance of written narratives that explain each statistical technique After introducing basic statistical concepts and terminology the authors focus on nonspatial and spatial descriptive statistics They transition to inferential problem solving including probability sampling and estimation before delving deeper into inferential statistics for geographic problem solving The final chapters examine the related techniques of correlation and regression A list of major goals and objectives is included at the end of each chapter allowing students to monitor their own progress and mastery of geographic statistical materials An epilogue offering over 150 geographic situations gives students a chance to figure out which statistical technique should be used for a particular situation
ISBN: 0073659487 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2nd Author(s): Timothy J. Fik Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College Number of Pages: 312
This book examines the geography of economic development and variations in the degree to which globalization of production consumption and exchange has affected economic growth and regions' development status As the world's regions become more highly integrated and interdependent through time it is essential that we gain a basic understanding of the factors and forces which both influence regional economic change and determine future economic development potential In so doing we acknowledge that the effectiveness of regional development strategies and policies are to a large extent contingent upon our ability to find solutions to a complex set of global development problems
Latitude and Longitude (Rookie Read-About Geography)
ISBN: 0516277650 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Rebecca Aberg Publisher: Children's Press(CT) Number of Pages: 32
The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe With this series all about geography emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities nations waterways and habitats around the worldand right in their own backyards
ISBN: 1405175753 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Anthony C. Gatrell, Susan J. Elliott Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Number of Pages: 304
This revised second edition highlights the ways in which health may be studied from geographical perspectives setting out the debates and reviewing the evidence that links health outcomes with social and physical environments
Introduces the reader to relevant theoretical perspectives methodologies and research
Provides new examples from a range of geographical settings
Provides an extensive revision to the first edition emphasizing contemporary concerns such as globalization neighbourhood health and obesity
Pays greater attention to the US health care system mental health health of older adults disease ecology and re-emerging diseases health in developing world and childrens and womens health
ISBN: 0769655068 Binding: Paperback Edition: Workbook Author(s): School Specialty Publishing Publisher: Brighter Child Number of Pages: 80
Brighter Child World Geography workbook provides children a strong foundation in social studies essential for school success Offering children in sixth grade 80 pages of fun and engaging activities with full-color illustrations that will help them learn about the world Featuring easy-to-follow directions and complete answer key children will have fun learning about world geography Features activities that teach: Each continent Hemispheres Latitude and longitude Time zones The popular Brighter Child Workbook series offers a full complement of instruction activities and information in more than 50 subject-specific workbooks Encompassing preschool to grade 6 this series covers key subjects including English & grammar math phonics reading science social studies and Spanish This series is helping prepare children by giving them a solid foundation in key skills necessary for success in the classroom
The Geography Of Opportunity: Race And Housing Choice In Metropolitan America (James A. Johnson Metro)
ISBN: 0815708734 Binding: Paperback Edition: illustrated edition Author(s): William Julius Wilson (Foreword) Xavier De Souza Briggs (Editor) Publisher: Brookings Institution Press Number of Pages: 353
Many Americans think of their country as a welcoming nation of immigrants yet our communities have a long history of ambivalence toward new arrivals and racial minorities This is often expressed through segregation by race and income In this book some of the nations leading analysts and advocates show shy segregation persists and how it undermines education job prospects and even health and safety for millions of minorities and low-income families Calling housing the most important invisible social policy issue in America the book outlines and agenda to expand the geography of opportunity and assesses the political promiseand limitsof the movement for regional solutions This project was sponsored by the Civil Rights Project at Harvard University in collaboration with Harvards Joint Center for Housing Studies at the Brookings Institutions Metropolitan Policy Program
ISBN: 159385160X Binding: Paperback Edition: Second Edition Author(s): Melinda S. Meade, Robert J. Earickson Publisher: The Guilford Press Number of Pages: 501
This essential text surveys the perspectives methodologies and theories that geographers use to address the subject of human health and disease Wide ranging and international in scope the volume synthesizes knowledge from across the social physical and biological sciences Coverage includes the cultural ecology of disease; landscape epidemiology; developmental change and human health; biometeorology; disease ecology and spatial analysis in developed countries; spatial interaction in disease diffusion; health care resources delivery systems and planning; and research methodologies and data-analytic techniques Throughout clearly presented vignettes examine special issues and demonstrate the use of advanced statistical tools The text is richly illustrated with tables figures and maps including a four-page color insert
Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History (Broadman & Holman Reference)
ISBN: 1558197095 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Thomas V. Brisco Publisher: Holman Reference Number of Pages: 298
The Holman Bible Atlas offers a visual feast through which the reader can explore the world of the Bible Utilizing 140 full color maps key to biblical events and 140 full color photographs illustrating the land sites and archaeology of the biblical world the Atlas draws the reader into the biblical story The Holman Bible Atlas begins with an introduction to the geography of the biblical world emphasizing the major physical features of the Ancient Near East with special attention given to the geographical regions of Palestine Information about daily life and the role of archaeology in recovering ancient cultures are discussed
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