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245 0 0 _aMethods in human geography :
_ba guide for students doing research projects /
_cedited by Robin Flowerdew and David Martin
260 _aHarlow :
_bLongman,
_c[1997]
300 _axv, 296 p. :
_bill., maps ;
_c24 cm
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520 _aMany students find it difficult to select and use appropriate techniques required for preparing research projects, in the final years of their human geography course. Methods in Human Geography provides an accessible guide to a wide variety of contemporary research methods, together with practical advice on choosing a topic and producing the written report. The text provides an overview of both qualitative and quantitative techniques, together with guidance on how to pursue each approach further. As such it will prove of great value not only to human geography students, but as an introduction to research methods for all students preparing a dissertation. Key Features: Focuses on human geography research- Integrates previously disparate material into one focused book- Combines qualitative and quantitative techniques, for example using interviews as a research methodology, participant observation, analysing numerical data, questionnaire design- Provides a guide to a variety of available research methods- Offers invaluable advice on: how to choose a topics; data sources; writing up, etc.
650 0 _aHuman geography
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650 0 _aHuman geography
_xMethodology
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650 7 _aEnvironment and Ecology.
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700 1 _aFlowerdew, Robin
700 1 _aMartin, David,
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