THE IMPORTANCE OF USING STATISTICAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING GEOGRAPHY

The article examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of using statistical materials in geography teaching. The scientific importance of collecting, systematizing, analyzing, and presenting statistical data in graphical and cartographic forms in geographical research and the educational process is substantiated. The quantitative and qualitative components of statistical analysis, indexing methods, and the application of individual and aggregate indices within the school geography curriculum are analyzed. The role of mathematical statistics in studying physical-geographical and socio-economic processes is highlighted. The impact of statistical graphs, diagrams, and thematic maps on the development of students’ spatial thinking and analytical skills is explained. The study concludes that the systematic application of statistical methods in geography teaching enhances the scientific understanding of geographical processes and increases the overall effectiveness of the educational process.