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Clear, up–to–date coverage of methods for analyzing geographical information in a GIS context

Geographic Information Analysis presents clear and up–to–date coverage of the foundations of spatial analysis in a geographic information systems environment. Focusing on the universal aspects of spatial data and their analysis, this book covers the scientific assumptions and limitations of methods available in many geographic information systems.

Throughout, the fundamental idea of a map as a realization of a spatial stochastic process is central to the discussion. Key spatial concepts are covered, including point pattern, line objects and networks, area objects, and continuous fields. Analytical techniques for each of these are addressed, as are methods for combining maps, exploring multivariate data, and performing computationally intensive analysis. Appendixes provide primers on basic statistics and linear algebra using matrices.

Complete with chapter objectives, summaries, "thought exercises," a wealth of explanatory diagrams, and an annotated bibliography, Geographic Information Analysis is a practical book for students, as well as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the industry.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #298610 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 436 pages

Review
"...a strong text...should be commended with its attention to practical examples..." (Progress in Human Geography, Vol.27, No.5, 2003)

Review
"...a strong text...should be commended with its attention to practical examples..." (Progress in Human Geography, Vol.27, No.5, 2003)

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Clear, up–to–date coverage of methods for analyzing geographical information in a GIS context

Geographic Information Analysis presents clear and up–to–date coverage of the foundations of spatial analysis in a geographic information systems environment. Focusing on the universal aspects of spatial data and their analysis, this book covers the scientific assumptions and limitations of methods available in many geographic information systems.

Throughout, the fundamental idea of a map as a realization of a spatial stochastic process is central to the discussion. Key spatial concepts are covered, including point pattern, line objects and networks, area objects, and continuous fields. Analytical techniques for each of these are addressed, as are methods for combining maps, exploring multivariate data, and performing computationally intensive analysis. Appendixes provide primers on basic statistics and linear algebra using matrices.

Complete with chapter objectives, summaries, "thought exercises," a wealth of explanatory diagrams, and an annotated bibliography, Geographic Information Analysis is a practical book for students, as well as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the industry.

Customer Reviews

A great introduction to GIAnalysis
I purchased this book whilst trying to figure out the best way to conduct a point pattern analysis for a Uni project. The book details multiple techniques for analysing points, lines polygons and fields, with useful critiques of the methods described. It is a great text book if you are new to spatial analysis, is very readable, and has useful referances at the end of each chapter - highly recomended.

Perfect Introductory Text
It's not often you can pick up a textbook and read through chapter after chapter, but this is one of those books. A perfect introduction to spatial data analysis, this book guides the reader through the generation of point processes, spatial autocorrelation, spatial interpolation, as well as new approaches to spatial analysis. Each chapter starts with objectives and ends with a summary and references for further reading and is written in a conversational style with tips on issues to look out for, and mistakes to avoid. Two appendices deal with elementary statistics and a matrices and matrix mathematics - particularly useful if you want to understand how the theory works in practice. The indicative suggested exercises help to demonstrate key points in the text. For those with a passing interest, or those who are complete novices in the subject, this is the book for you.