This course focuses on descriptive and inferential statistics from the point of view of geographic phenomenon.  Key topics include the theory and methods of sampling; questionnaire design and data collection, descriptive statistics and presentation; test of hypothesis; correlation and regression analysis; application of the binomial theory to spatial patterns; introduction to probability theory; spatial analysis of geographic data and interpretation of results. Students will be exposed to softwares such as Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS) for hands on analyses. 

Objective: To develop students’ capacity to acquire, analyse and interpret statistical data for problem solving in geography.

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, group exercises and presentations.