Mathematical and statistical methods in geography
Course: Geography
Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet
Title
Mathematical and statistical methods in geography
Code
ОК.6
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PRN 18. Apply basic conceptual, terminological, conceptual apparatus
geography, which allows interpretation
natural-geographical and social-geographical phenomena and processes, to connect and
to compare different views on problematic issues of modern geography.
PRN 23. To select interdisciplinary connections of geography courses in basic high school with the goal
formation of students' natural and scientific competence in accordance with the requirements
State standard of general secondary education in the educational field "Natural Science";
PRN 31. Use methods and data of natural/social sciences, information
technologies, cartographic and geoinformation models in the fields of the subject area
of geographical sciences
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1) successful completion of the courses "Social Geography", "Geographical Local History and
country studies" and passing "Educational practice on the basics of field economics
of geographical research".
2) knowledge of the theoretical foundations of social geography, location of production, general
principles of scientific research
3) mastery of the deductive method of proving and refuting statements, logical skills
think, build algorithms for solving typical problems.
4) knowledge of computer programs MS Word, MS Excel, software
provision for using the Internet, conducting simple math tests
calculations
Course content
General ideas about mathematical and statistical methods of research, levels are taught
mathematization of geography, stages of development of mathematical and statistical methods in geographic
research The content and features of the calculation are revealed most often
used values: average arithmetic, quadratic, geometric and
harmonic, as well as variation indicators, series of dynamics. Features are outlined
the use of methods of statistical grouping and correlation in geographical research
analysis, as well as a selective method.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Мезенцев К.В., Кононенко О.Л., Мельничук А.Л., Пасько В.Ф., Провотар Н.І., Гнатюк
О.М., Запотоцька В.А. Методи суспільно-географічних досліджень: навчально-
методичне видання. Київ: Фенікс, 2021. 100 с.
2. Грицевич В.С. Математичні методи в суспільній географії: навчальний посібник-
практикум для самостійної роботи студентів / В.С. Грицевич, І.В.Ванда. − Львів:
Видавничий центр ЛНУ імені Івана Франка, 2015. – 96 с.
3. Грицевич В.С. Статистичні методи в суспільній географії: навчальний посібник-
практикум для самостійної роботи студентів / В.С. Грицевич, Л.І.Котик. − Львів:
Видавничий центр ЛНУ імені Івана Франка, 2015. − 64с.
4. Донченко В.С. Теорія імовірностей та математична статистика для соціальних наук:
навчальний посібник. – К.: Київський університет, 2015 – 399 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical session, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
TAssessment of performance of practical tasks
works, modular control work, credit
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Olena
Yuriivna
Kononenko
Economic and Social Geography
heohrafichnyi fakultet
heohrafichnyi fakultet
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Economic and Social Geography
heohrafichnyi fakultet