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GIS and Statistics: Skills Must For Environmental Scientists

March 20, 2024 No Comments

Introduction: Environmental Science is a broad field with lots of options to choose from in pursuing research as well as industry jobs. However, there are two skills that every student of environmental science should possess in their skill set before or by the time they graduate. These are GIS- Geographic Information System and Statistics. Check […]

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