What are the differences between econometric geography and traditional geography in research methods?

The emergence of econometrics is that a large amount of data must be obtained in the process of studying the spatial and temporal distribution, mutual relationship, geographical division and even prediction, analysis and control of geographical elements. In order to systematically sort out these data, so as to clarify the laws of geographical phenomena, understand the laws of the occurrence and development of geographical things, and better serve the production and construction, mathematical methods have been introduced into the study of geography, resulting in econometrics.

Therefore, the biggest difference between econometric geography and traditional geography is the addition of mathematical statistical analysis, operational research analysis, system analysis and simulation analysis, which makes geography develop from qualitative to quantitative.