Spatial analysis as the main approach of geography was reviewed and searched through its historical development. The results of this exploratory research showed that this approach was born after the Second World War due to the overall interest of geographers to develop universal theories and laws. The advocators of this field believed that the old regional geography was not able to develop ...

Introduction: Inadequate knowledge of new approaches in research, as in qualitative research can lead to disuse or abuse. Therefore, introducing different aspects of qualitative and quantitative research can clear up The ambiguity surrounding them which would play an effective role in applying these methods in research. For these reasons, this study was conducted. The purpose was: introducing a...