GGR270H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Autocorrelation, Sug, Lake Huron
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Hypothesis : propositions whose truth or falsities can be tested. Models : tools that simplify the world so we can understand relationships. Laws : empirical statistical laws that are generalizations that we come to after. Descriptions : plot locations of stores that sell fruits and vegetables, and extensive analysis households that buy them. Make a map of these two points. Math help center - go for basic math help. Scientific method: a set of steps that provide a framework for us to answer a question. Concepts -> descriptions -> hypotheses -> models -> laws -> theories. Hypothesis: closer to a supermarket means an increase in fv intake. Model: plot the % of households that eat fruits and veggies in different distance. Law: empirical statistic, law is confirmed if we see some trend in many places. Theories: this law could include research on why people eat fv. categories. Confirmatory analytic methods: help us confirm hypotheses (eg. statistics)