List of Figures List 0f Tables Chapter 1 Introduction:Planning Research Methods 1.1 Planning 1.2 Planning Analysis 1.3 The Illustrative Study Area-Boone County,Kentucky,USA 1.4 Structure of the Book References Chapter 2 Data and Data Presentation. 2.1 Data 2.1.1 Level of Measurement 2.1.2 Data Aggregation 2.2 Data Analysis 2.2.1 Descriptive Statistics 2.2.2 Analysis of Relationships 2.2.3 Regression Analysis 2.2.4 Time Dimension 2.2.5 Spatial Analysis 2.3 Presentation 2.3.1 Tabular Presentation 2.3.2 Graphic Presentation 2.3.3 MaD Presentation 2.4 Projections,Forecasts,or Estimates References Chapter 3 Demographic Analysis 3.1 The Need for Demographic Analysis 3.1.1 Typology of Projection Methods 3.2 Demographic Analysis--Fundamental Concepts 3.3 Components of Change--Demographic Reasons for Population Change 3.3.1 Fertility 3.3.2 Mortality 3.3.3 Migration 3.4 Trend Extrapolation Methods …… Chapter 4 Understanding Your Regional Economy-The Economic Base Theory Chapter 5 Input-Output Analysis for Planning Purposes Chapter 6 Land Use Analysis Chapter 7 Transportation Analysis Chapter 8 Synopsis-An Integrated Analysis