Quantitative Methods and Applications in GIS

One of the most important advancements in recent social science research (including applied social sciences and public policy) has been the application of quantitative or computational methods in studying the complex human or social systems. Research centers in computational social One of the most important advancements in recent social science research (including applied social sciences and public policy) has been the application of quantitative or computational methods in studying the complex human or social systems. Research centers in computational social sciences have flourished on major university campuses. Among others, the University of Chicago, University of Washington, UCLA, and George Mason University have all established such a center recently to promote the multidisciplinary research related to social issues. more