DEVELOPMENT OF QUANTITATIVE GEOGRAPHY CURRICULUM BASED ON NUMERIC VISUALIZATION

这个项目正在开发一门使用可视化的地理课程，以克服学生对量化方法的恐惧。它以具体、直观的形式呈现数字概念，而不是许多学生难以理解的基于公式的更抽象的形式。该项目强调图形表示和以学生为基础的学习。通过在课堂上关注以图形为基础的例子和插图，并在学生练习中大量使用图形，学生可以对量化程序有一个明确的概念性理解。以学生为本的学习是通过使用配备高端图形计算机和软件的开放式课堂环境来促进学生的参与和互动来促进的。该项目正在开发一个为期两个学期的量化方法课程序列。第一门课程侧重于基本的数字数据概念(测量尺度、抽样、概率)、描述性统计方法，以及合理的图形设计、构造和交流原则。第二门课程完全涉及推论统计分析技术。课程材料是在波特兰州立大学(PSU)开发的，这是一个大型、多样化的城市校园。拟议的研究在PSU之外具有潜在的广泛影响，我们将通过论文演示、发表文章、研讨会和基于网络的分发在全国范围内传播。

This project is developing a geography curriculum using visualization to overcome students' fear of quantitative methods. It presents numerical concepts in a concrete, visual format rather than a more abstract equation-based format that is difficult for many students to comprehend. The project emphasizes graphic representation and student-based learning. By focusing on graphically-based examples and illustrations in lectures, and requiring heavy use of graphics in student exercises, students can gain a firm conceptual understanding of quantitative procedures. Student-based learning is fostered by using an open-classroom environment equipped with high-end-graphics computers and software to facilitate students' engagement and interactions. The project is developing a two-term quantitative methods course sequence. The first course focuses on fundamental numeric data concepts (scales of measurement, sampling, probability), descriptive statistical methodologies, and principles of sound graphic design, construction, and communication. The second course deals entirely with inferential statistical analysis techniques. The curricular materials are being developed at Portland State University (PSU), a large, diverse urban campus. The proposed research has potentially broad impacts outside of PSU, and we will achieve national dissemination through paper presentations, published articles, workshops, and web-based distribution.