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2.2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quantitative | Involving data that can be measured in numbers |
| Qualitative | Involving data that is descriptive of a research subject and is often based on people's opinions |
| Census | An official count of the number of people in a defined area, such as a state |
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | A computer system that allows for the collection, organization and display of geographic data for analysis |
| Topography | The representation of Earth's surface to show natural and human-made features, especially their relative positions and elevations |
| Remote Sensing | Collecting or analyzing data from a location without making physical contact |
| Global Positioning Systems (GPS) | A network of satellites that orbit Earth and transmit location data to receivers, enabling users to pinpoint their exact location |