GEOG 505 Quantitative Analysis

In this non-calculus based quantitative course, students will utilize descriptive and inferential statistical analysis among other quantitative methods for analysis of data related to geographical sciences.

Students in a wide variety of social and physical science courses are required to undertake statistical analysis. This course introduces students to common tests needed to analyze data sets for graduate school, as well as work world applications.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview. 

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in two (2) Discussions by posting a thread in response to the provided prompt. Each thread must be at least 450 words and supported by at least three (3) references. The student is encouraged to cite from .edu or .gov sources, journals, or books, wherever possible. The student is required to reply to two (2) classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 300 words. The instructor will grade the assignments by the rubric terms. (CLO: 2, 3, 4)

Sample Stats Project Assignment

The student will complete a Sample Stats Project Assignment paper of at least 1,500 words. The student will describe a data set, perform statistical analysis, and summarize his/her findings. The instructor will grade the assignments by the rubric terms. (CLO: 1, 2, 3, 4)

Practicing Assignments (15)

The student will complete end of chapter problems for chapters 2-16 of the textbook. The problem sets typically contain less than 10 individual questions. (CLO: 1, 2, 3, 4)

Quizzes (16)

There will be 16 quizzes that allow the student to demonstrate an understanding of the Learn material in each chapter. The quizzes will be open-book/open-notes and contain 25 multiple-choice questions. The quizzes will have a 1 hour time limit. (CLO: 2, 3, 4)

Video Quizzes (16)

There will be 16 video quizzes that allow the student to demonstrate an understanding of the Learn material in each chapter. The quizzes will be open-book/open-notes and contain three to nine multiple-choice questions. The quizzes will have a 1 hour time limit. (CLO: 2, 3, 4)