An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography and Environmental Studies

By Daniel R. Montello and Paul Sutton

Book Overview

A broad and integrative student introduction to the conduct and interpretation of scientific research, covering both geography and environmental studies. It offers a clear balance of quantitative vs. qualitative and physical vs. human.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1446200752
• ISBN13: 9781446200759
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Sage Publishing Ltd
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A perfect beginner's coursebook

For a comprehensive college-level study of geographic research methods, choose AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY, which covers the entire research process and describes basic concepts, from generating ideas to using library resources and using ethical judgment in conducting, compiling and presenting research. Plenty of illustration of different geographic research techniques include boxed summaries and spatial examples, which self-tests, assessments, and exercises make for a perfect beginner's coursebook. Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch