What are the analytical methods of human geography?

Human geography is a subject involving the interaction between geography and human beings. In order to study the impact of human activities on the natural environment, social culture and other aspects, several commonly used methods include:

1. On-the-spot investigation method: the researcher obtains all kinds of information about the target area through interviews, on-the-spot observation and literature research, and then analyzes and explains it.

2. Statistical analysis: Human geographers use a series of statistical methods and models to quickly analyze and process a large number of data, thus revealing and evaluating the temporal and spatial changes of social and cultural phenomena.

3. Comparative research method: human geographers choose two or more regions or societies with similar or similar characteristics, compare and analyze their similarities and differences, and analyze the reasons for their temporal and spatial changes.

4. Literature analysis: Human geographers collect all kinds of information about the interaction between geography and human beings by reading books, periodicals, newspapers and various public records and archives, and interpret them by analytical methods.

5. Cultural geography method: Cultural geography is a branch of human geography. Based on semiotics, it studies the differences in logic, symbols and symbolic meanings between cultures in different regions.

These methods are common and basic in the study of human geography, and at the same time, human geographers also adopt various other methods and techniques according to specific conditions and needs.