Tag: Scale of Analysis

Doing Geography: Scales of Analysis using ArcGIS & Poverty Maps

Unit 1: Thinking Geographically  1.6: Scales of Analysis: Geographers analyze relationships among and between places to reveal important spatial patterns. If you’re looking for a lesson plan or activity to […]

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Scale vs. Scale of Analysis vs. Scale of Inquiry

Scale is a MASSIVE concept for the social sciences. Is phenomenon occurring at local levels? Is it regional? Is it global?

Do epidemics occurring at a local level have global implications?
How does war occurring at a regional level effect local economies?
Do global treaties impact national policies?

In Human Geography, scale is an extremely important concept that requires threading throughout the entire course.

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