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ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE METHODS

GEOG 560
Course Description

Selected topics in the analysis of spatial distributions with emphasis on multivariate techniques.

Prerequisties

Junior standing or GEOG 360

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
4

10.23% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.54% from Historical

A Rate
100%

74.83% from Historical

Class Size
6

-63.64% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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