The use of multi-variable methods in regional geographical analysis
The aim of this article is to interpret landscape with the aid of quantitative methods. The study area was one basic map sheet 10 x 10 km and one study unit 1 x 1 km. From each square were collected 19 variables which represent man‑made forms, ground surface forms, water, vegetation, soil and rock....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Geographical Society of Finland
1970-06-01
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| Series: | Fennia: International Journal of Geography |
| Online Access: | https://fennia.journal.fi/article/view/40744 |
| Summary: | The aim of this article is to interpret landscape with the aid of quantitative methods. The study area was one basic map sheet 10 x 10 km and one study unit 1 x 1 km. From each square were collected 19 variables which represent man‑made forms, ground surface forms, water, vegetation, soil and rock. These variables were grouped on a basis of interdependence by means of multivariable methods. These exposed the 5 features (basic factors) especially typical of the study area.
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| ISSN: | 1798-5617 |