Techniques for the Analysis of Geographic Data in Evaluation.

Smith, Nick L.

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Publication Date: 1979

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Techniques for the Analysis of Geographic Data in Evaluation.

Smith, Nick L.

Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, v2 n2 p119-26 1979

Three standard techniques for the analysis of geographic data are presented and their use in evaluation is discussed. These three techniques are: geocode analysis, trend surface analysis, and social area or ecological analysis. (CTM)

Descriptors: Cluster Analysis, Data Analysis, Demography, Environmental Influences, Evaluation Methods, Geographic Distribution, Group Dynamics, Program Evaluation, Regional Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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