Applications of Statistical Methods in Urban Geographic Research

One of the most common and important methods for the regulation, presentation and analysis of scientific findings is the use of statistics science. In the science of geography, the use of quantitative statistics and data is considered necessary. It is also evident in various geography disciplines, including urban geography. The purpose of this study was to visualize facts within the data and analyze them on the basis of statistical information. In order to carry out this task, it was attempted to establish a relationship among population, urban utilities and their waste production in SPSS software using statistical analyses. In this regard, two methods of Inter Regression Analysis and Stepwise Regression Analysis were used. The results of the analyzed data showed that the population and urban utilizations in Tehran justify the garbage produced in different regions in terms of volume, size and shape.