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AP Human Geography

Definition

Analysis refers to the examination and interpretation of collected geographic data to identify patterns, trends, relationships, or insights about a particular area or topic of interest. It involves applying analytical methods such as statistical analysis or spatial analysis to make sense of complex geographical information.

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