TY - BOOK AU - Montello,Daniel R. AU - Sutton,Paul C. TI - An introduction to scientific research methods in geography & environmental studies SN - 9781446200742 (hbk.) AV - G73 .M58 2013 PY - 2013/// CY - London, Thousand Oaks, Calif. PB - SAGE KW - Geography KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - Environmental sciences N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction : a scientific approach to geography and environmental studies -- Fundamental research concepts -- Scientific communication -- Data collection in geography and environmental studies : overview -- Physical measurements -- Behavioral observations and archives -- Explicit reports : surveys, interviews, and tests -- Experimental and nonexperimental research designs -- Sampling -- Statistical data analysis -- Data display : tables, graphs, maps, visualizations -- Reliability and validity -- Information technologies in research -- Ethics in scientific research ER -