Scales of Analysis

Flashcards about scales of analysis.

Scale

The size or scope of a phenomenon in geography.

Local Scale

Research conducted at a localized level, such as within a specific province or community.

Country Scale

Research or analysis conducted across an entire country.

Regional Scale

Research or analysis conducted across a group of countries or a large geographical area.

Global Scale

Research or analysis conducted on a worldwide level.

Scale of Analysis

The level at which geographic data is analyzed, ranging from global to local.

Quantitative Data

Information gathered and presented through numbers, often used in geographic analysis.

Geospatial Data

Information tied to specific locations, often used in mapping and geographic analysis.

Intercropping

The method of planting multiple crops together in the same field, often used in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Fallacy in Reasoning

A fallacy in reasoning where one draws conclusions about a local scale based solely on data from a larger scale without local data.