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GEOG 3790 - Research Methods in Geography

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course introduces the methods used in geographic research, beginning with hypothesis formulation, review of literature, research design, gathering and analysis of data from a spatial perspective, and the analysis, interpretation and presentation of research results.  Students are exposed to both quantitative and qualitative methods commonly used in geographic research, and are expected to have basic proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software.  IRBs and Grant Writing are also covered. The course is an essential prerequisite for GEOG 4990 - Senior Seminar in Geography , which should be taken in the following semester.
Pre-requisite(s): One statistics class taken from any of the following: CJ 3600 , SW 3600 , GERT 3600 , PSY 3600 , SOC 3600 , or MATH 1040 .
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: GEOG 2790  with a grade of C or higher.



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