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Which of the following best describes quantitative geography?

A qualitative approach to geography that focuses on understanding human and physical geography through observation.

A subfield of geography that uses mathematical and statistical methods to analyze and model geographic phenomena. (correct)

A scientific method used to test falsifiable hypotheses about geographic phenomena.

A methodological approach to geography that emphasizes the collection and analysis of quantifiable data.

What is the main goal of quantitative geography?

To study population demographics and urbanization.

To create systematic models of geographic phenomena.

To explain and predict the distribution and dynamics of human and physical geography. (correct)

To collect and analyze qualitative data about geographic patterns.

How does quantitative geography differ from qualitative geography?

Quantitative geography focuses on understanding geographic phenomena through mathematical and statistical methods, while qualitative geography relies on observation and description. (correct)

Quantitative geography uses systematic models, while qualitative geography uses falsifiable hypotheses.

Quantitative geography collects and analyzes qualitative data, while qualitative geography collects and analyzes quantifiable data.

Quantitative geography studies population demographics, while qualitative geography studies urbanization.

What criticism has quantitative geography received in recent years?

It lacks a systematic approach to model creation. Signup and view all the answers

What topics can be studied using quantitative geography?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of quantitative research?

To attain greater knowledge and understanding of the social world Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic methodology for a quantitative research study?

Observing the situation, forming a hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does quantitative research produce?

Objective data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of replicating studies in a systematic scientific way?

To ensure the validity and reliability of research findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of deductive reasoning in quantitative research?

To predict how the data should look if the hypothesis is true Signup and view all the answers