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Stating a hypothesis is becoming a common procedure in geographic writing, but the meaning and function of the term "hypothesis" have a wide array of interpretation. Some geographers use the term to pose fairly specific, directional relationships between phenomena, others use it to state more general relationships, and still others equate it with question, explanation, conclusion, contention, assumption and model. The confused state of affairs is interpreted as the result of scientific faddism and pretentiousness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Explores the use of statistical tests for decision-making in regional geographical construction in the United States. Chi square; Variance analysis; Relationship between regional constructs and the areal dispersion of selected traits within regional frames.

The article presents the author's views on migration. He states that he would like to present some evidence that extends one's knowledge of the role of local, partial displacement, migrations as a part of an overall adjustment process. A better understanding of the migration history of a family may facilitate the prediction of local moves that are part of an adjustment process. A brief analysis is presented to test this hypothesis. The data tested are from a sample of individuals who in July 1968 were employed in nonsalaried positions at the John Deere Harvester Works at East Moline, Illinois.

Looks on the use of Chi square for testing regional geographical boundaries. Absolute frequency of a geographic area; Validity of the statistical test; Use of acres as a unit of mensuration.