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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

GGS 300 - Quantitative Methods for Geographical Analysis

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Geography and Geoinformation Science  
Comprehensive introduction to quantitative methods in spatial analysis, with emphasis on solving geographical research problems. Topics include nature of spatial data; collection of spatial data; preparation of spatial data for mapping, geographic information systems, and statistical analysis; descriptive spatial statistics; areal sampling theory and methods; probability theory and distributions; hypothesis testing; correlation and regression; and areal and point pattern spatial statistics.

Prerequisite(s): 30 credits, including GGS 102 and 103, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0