An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography

For a comprehensive college-level study of geographic research methods, choose An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography, which covers the entire research process and describes basic concepts, from generating ideas to using library resources and using ethical judgement in conducting, compiling and presenting research. Plenty of illustration of different geographic research techniques include boxed summaries and spatial examples, which self-tests, assessments, and exercises make for a perfect beginner's coursebook.

"I would recommend this book for use as a reference or a text in any undergraduate-or graduate-level course that covers geographic research methods. The final, and perhaps key, strength of this book is that it is written for the entire research community."

"Dan Montello and Paul Sutton’s well-written book on how to
pursue geographic inquiry using the scientific method and related research
techniques should become required reading for many present and future
geographers. Even researchers who do not traditionally employ the scientific method,
or do not necessarily adhere to all of its principles, will find this book a
useful addition to their collection. It covers not only topics germane to the
breadth of human geography but offers material that all geographers, human and
physical alike, will find relevant. My expectation is that while this book will
primarily be used for undergraduate courses in research and quantitative methods, graduate students in geography will also find it a
useful resource."