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The mid-20th century witnessed a significant paradigm shift in geography—the quantitative revolution. This intellectual movement ushered in a new era characterized by the systematic application of mathematics, statistics, and spatial modeling to the study of geographical phenomena. Prior to this, geography leaned heavily on descriptive and qualitative approaches, focusing on regional variations and unique characteristics of places. The quantitative revolution challenged this by emphasizing: Objectivity: Statistical analysis aimed to move beyond anecdotal evidence and subjective interpretations. Generalization: By identifying spatial patterns and relationships, geographers sought to develop universal models that could explain recurring phenomena across different locations. Theory Building: Quantitative methods allowed for testing established theories and constructing new ones to explain spatial distribution and processes. This revolution impacted various subfields of geography. 

The quantitative revolution had a significant impact on the field of population geography. How did it change this subfield?

1
It discouraged the study of population trends altogether.
2
 It facilitated the use of statistical models to analyze population dynamics.
3
It shifted the focus towards studying only large urban populations.
4
 It prioritized qualitative descriptions of population characteristics.

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