Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists provides an introductory guide to the principles and application of statistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gain the level of competence in statistical procedures necessary for independent investigations, field-work and other projects. The aim is to explain statistical techniques using data relating to relevant geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science examples, employing graphics as well as mathematical notation for maximum clarity. Advice is given on asking the appropriate preliminary research questions to ensure that the correct data is collected for the chosen statistical analysis method. The book offers a practical guide to making the transition from understanding principles of spatial and non-spatial statistical techniques to planning a series analyses and generating results using statistical and spreadsheet computer software.

• Learning outcomes included in each chapter
• International focus
• Explains the underlying mathematical basis of spatial and non-spatial statistics
• Provides an geographical, geospatial, earth and environmental science context for the use of statistical methods
• Written in an accessible, user-friendly style

Datasets available on accompanying website at www.wiley.com/go/Walford

About the Author

NIGEL WALFORD Kingston University, london, UK

Reviews

"Overall, this is potentially a very useful, reader-friendly book for its target audience." (Soil Use and Management, 1 December 2013)

"Designed for students with all levels of math background, this book helps take the angst out of the mathematical part of statistics, and encourages students to gain the competence in statistical procedures needed for independent investigations, fieldwork, and other projects." (Booknews, 1 June 2011)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470849156
Author Nigel Walford
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 119mm * 74mm * 25mm