Category Archives: Class Notes

Site and Situation of Settlement

The Site of a settlement describes the physical nature of where it is located. Factors as water supply, building materials, quality of soil, climate, shelter and defence were all considered when settlements were first established. For instance the site of … Continue reading

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Our Cities are Sinking?

Over-exploitation of groundwater resources is causing cities around the world to sink below sea-level. The problem is set to accelerate due to rapid urbanisation and climate change….. Roughly 83 million people is added to the world’s population every year. By … Continue reading

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Concept of Animism

Animism is the idea that all things—animate and inanimate—possess a spirit or an essence. First coined in 1871, animism is a key feature in many ancient religions, especially of indigenous tribal cultures. Animism is a foundational element in the development … Continue reading

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Advantage of Cross Tabulation with Chi Square

 Chi square or Pearson’s chi- square test, is any statistical hypothesis, which is used to determine whether there is a significant difference between expected frequencies and the observed frequencies in one or more category. An important consideration when cross tabulating … Continue reading

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