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Statistical modelling in geography [ LGEO1341 ]

5.0 crédits ECTS 30.0 h + 30.0 h 1q

Teacher(s)	Peeters Dominique (coordinator) ; Thomas Isabelle ;
Language	French
Place of the course	Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes	The course covers the most usual statistical techniques used in geography: regression analysis; factor analysis; clustering; discrete data analysis; spatial statistics. Assignments lead to a basic knowledge of a statistical software (SAS).
Aims	To introduce the principal statistical methods used in geography. To be able to use them in practice: choice of the method according to nature of the problem, implementation on a computer, interpretation and communication of the results; To be able to understand the statistical aspects most frequently met in the geographical literature.
Cycle et année d'étude	> Master [120] in History > Master [60] in History > Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General > Bachelor in Geography : General > Bachelor in Information and Communication > Bachelor in Philosophy > Bachelor in Engineering : Architecture > Bachelor in Computer Science > Bachelor in Psychology and Education: General > Bachelor in Economics and Management > Bachelor in Motor skills : General > Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences > Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology > Bachelor in Political Sciences: General > Bachelor in Mathematics > Bachelor in Biomedicine > Bachelor in Engineering > Bachelor in Physics > Bachelor in Pharmacy > Bachelor in Religious Studies
Faculty or entity in charge	> GEOG