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Geographic information systems : some considerations for use in geographic research and analysis

Creator:

Herstrom, Andrew A.

Abstract:

The major considerations for acquiring and using a geographic information system (G..I.S.) for regional or national geographical research and analysis are examined in this paper. After defining what a G.I.S. is, some of the more practical and useful functions of a G.I.S. in day-to--day geographical work are outlined. Finally, the...

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Capstone Project

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without a good data base nothing can be accomplished (Carter, 1984, page 26). One must also evaluate the