PRACTICAL: STATISTICAL METHODS AND SCALES IN GEOGRAPHY (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24DGEO502(B)
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course studies the concept of statistics. It lays the foundation of quantitative techniques to the students for spatial analysis. It will enhance the ability to interpret data statistically.

Course Outcomes: 
CO58: Analyse the technique of cartography here onwards. As, scales form the basics along with Statistical methods.
CO59: Interpret and analyze central tendency.
CO60: Assess the various Statistical methods.
CO61: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.
20.00
Unit I: 
Scales
  • Definition and Types
  • Conversion of R.F into Statement and Vice-versa.
  • Construction of Plain, Comparative and Diagonal scale.
  • Construction of a physical/ political map of Rajasthan
20.00
Unit II: 
Statistical Methods
Application of:
 Mean,
 Median
 Mode
20.00
Unit III: 
Statistical Methods
 Quartile deviation
 Mean deviation
 Standard deviation
Essential Readings: 
ESSENTIAL READINGS
  1. Singh, R.L. and Singh, R.P.B. (1999). Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  2. Monkhouse, F.J. and Wilkinson, H.R. (1972). Maps and Diagrams, Mothuen and Co. Ltd., London.
  3. Mishra, R.P. and Ramesh, A. (1989). Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept Publishing, Delhi.
  4. Singh, G. (2004). Map Work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publication House, Delhi.
  5. Singh, R.L. (1998). Prayogic Bhoogol Rooprekha, Kalyani Publications, New Delhi.
  6. Sharma, J.P. (2010). Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Delhi.
 
 
SUGGESTED READINGS
  1. Gupta, S.C.: Fundamentals of Statistics,2018, HimalayaPublishingHouse.
  2. Zamir, Alvi ,: Statistical Geography: Methods and Applications Rawat Publications.
Academic Year: 
2024-2025