Statistical Methods in Geography

Course Main Objective

To use the advanced quantitative methods in geographic analysis; differentiate between the various quantitative methods and select the most suitable to study geographic phenomena (natural- human); apply the quantitative methods through the electronic statistical programs to handle the geographic problems.

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1 Recognize the most important standards for selecting the adequate statistical method to verify the statistical hypothesis of the examined geographic phenomenon.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1 Use the quantitative methods in analyzing relations and correlations among geographic phenomena.
• 2.2 Use IT and the quantum computing applications in preparing and submitting research projects and assignments. 
• 3. Values
• 3.1 Appreciate teamwork and self-work, community responsibility and citizenship.

Course Content:

• Quantitative methods in geographic studies.
• Standards of selecting the suitable statistical methods.
• Statistical data preparation and management using SPSS.
• Correlation analysis.
• Regression analysis
• T-Test
• One Way ANOVA "analysis of variance"
• Two Way ANOVA
• Factor analysis
• Measures of dispersion-spread (concentration index and Lorenz Curve).
• Measures of concentration and allocation (localization factor- Gibbs-Martin Diversity Index).

Textbook (s)

- Al-Saleh, Nasser.A., Muhammad, Mahmoud.A. (2000). Quantum and Statistical Geography: Basics and Application by Modern Computerized Methods. Riyadh, Obeikan Stores.
- Ibrahim Essa. (1999). Statistical Methods and Geography. Faculty of Arts, Alexandria, Dar Al-Marefa.
- Abou 'Aiyash, Abdel Illah. (1984). Statistics and Computer in Data Processing with Geographic Applications. Kuwait, Wakalat Almatboat.
- Berri, Adnan et.al. (1991). Principles of Statistics and Probabilities. Riyadh, King Saud Univ.
- Al-Garash, Muhammad. A. (2004). Quantitative Methods in Geography. Jeddah, Saudi Publishing House.
- Shahada, Noman. (1997). Computer-assisted Quantitative Methods in Geography. Amman, Dar Al-Safa for Publishing and Distribution.
- Al-Sagheer, Saleh. (2001). An Introduction to Social Statistics. Riyadh, King Saud Univ.
- Al-Daiyhan, Saud., Hassan, Ezzat. (2002). Data Processing Using SPSS10. Application. (Part One and Two). Riyadh.

Course ID: STAT209