An introduction to scientific research methods in geography & environmental studies - Montello, Daniel R., 1959-; Sutton, Paul C. (London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, 2013)
Introduction : a scientific approach to geography and environmental studies -- Fundamental research concepts -- Scientific communication -- Data collection in geography and environmental studies : overview -- Physical measurements -- Behavioral observations and archives -- Explicit reports : surveys, interviews, and tests -- Experimental and nonexperimental research designs -- Sampling -- Statistical data analysis -- Data display : tables, graphs, maps, visualizations -- Reliability and validity -- Information technologies in research -- Ethics in scientific research.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Geography -- Research -- Methodology; Environmental sciences -- Research