Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: AF
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Contents
The aim of the course is to provide deeper insights into geographical data analysis. The course covers different regression techniques (e.g. OLS, logistic regression and poisson regression) and cluster analysis, focusing on their application in geographical analysis.
ANOVA and factor analysis are also touched upon. Moreover, the course encompasses the use of GIS for spatial measurements (e.g. concerning geographic distributions, patterns and clusters).
(The same course as Multivariate Analysis, course code 2KG006)
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
understand and employ advanced regression techniques and cluster analysis,
perform ANOVA and factor analysis,
utilize GIS for enhanced statistical analysis,
carry out and understand GIS-based measurements of spatial data,
analyze different planning problems using relevant techniques and software, and
interpret ones own analyses and analyses made by others.
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 7,5 ECTS in quantitative methods, or equivalently. Basic requirements for university studies in English equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper Secondary School.
Form of instruction
Instruction is given through lectures, exercises, and seminars, where students are expected to participate actively. Relevant gender issues related to the contents are continuously integrated in the course. The course is given in English.
Examination modes
The course is examined by compulsory assignments to be presented at seminars and in written reports. The final grade is based on the individuals performance in the examination. Normally, a grade above passed requires that written reports are delivered as scheduled.
Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.
Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.
It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.
When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.
Literature
Valid from:
2010 week 3
Mitchell Andy. The ESRI guide to GIS analysis.n Volume 2: Spatial measurements & statisticsc Andy Mitchell Redlands, CA : ESRI Press : 2005. : 238 s.. : ISBN: 1-58948-116-X Search the University Library catalogue
Rogerson Peter A. Statistical methods for geography : a student guide 2. [rev. and enl.] ed. : Los Angeles : Sage : 2006 : xvi, 304 s. : ISBN: 978-1--41290795-8 (inb.) Search the University Library catalogue
