An Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving in Geography [Hardcover]

J. Chapman McGrew (Author), Charles B. Monroe (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 069712682X | ISBN-13: 978-0697126825 | Publication Date: February 1993

This geographically-oriented statistics text is specifically designed for undergraduates. It comprises a text and workbook which use real-world examples from both human and physical geography. The workbook provides practice in problem solving. Other features include: references to standard statistical software for statistical calculation, including MINITAB and SPSS, North American examples throughout, and emphasis on explanatory data analysis (EDA).

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“Accessible, rich, and chockfull of examples and illustrations, which make this text a must-have for students with an interest in quantitative geographic research.”  — Todd Sink, Indiana State University --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: William C Brown Pub (February 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 069712682X
• ISBN-13: 978-0697126825
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #880,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for any geography major or graduate student., February 19, 2006

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Jacquelyn Gill "Reader By The Lake" (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving in Geography (Hardcover)

This text was assigned for an intro-level statistics course I took that was required for geography majors. While the statistical methods covered in this text are not themselves geographical, they can be applied to geographic research in any of the subfields (human, spatial/cartographic, economic, physical, or people/environment).

All the basics of statistical problem solving are covered, including sampling methods and bias, descrptive statistics, inferential statistics, correlation, and regression. Examples are provided with a geographical context, to make the information relevant to students of geography. There is also a helpful epilogue entitled "Geogrphic Problem Solving in Pratical Solutions," which will be of interest to students with research goals.

The chapters are well-written, with ample narrative examples and clear and concise tables and diagrams. The student-directed list of "major goals and objectives" at the end of each chapter is also helpful, along with key terms (with page numbers) and additional references. My only (minor) complaint is that the black-and-white design of the content is occasionally tedious on the eyes, given the extent of narrative content, and the graphic presentations of the equations in-text makes it occasionally difficult to find what you're looking for quickly.

The second edition is an improvement over the first, with more examples and a much clearer format than the first. While this slim volume is a bit expensive new, I wouldn't recommend getting the first edition. As a geography grad student I continue to refer to this text, and have found it a worthwhile investment.

~ Jacquelyn Gill

4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro book for college students, October 26, 2011

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This review is from: An Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving in Geography (Paperback)

I use this book along with Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach, mainly for cross referencing information. I prefer the latter, but this book is a bit more updated. I needed a basic refresher for my research and this has fit the bill for the most part. If you need this book for the geography information, it does tend to reference human geographical elements more so than physical.