Spatial statistical analysis and geographic information systems

  • Luc Anselin
  • Arthur Getis
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Abstract

In this paper, we discuss a number of general issues that pertain to the interface between GIS and spatial analysis. In particular, we focus on the various paradigms for spatial data analysis that follow from the existence of this interface. We outline a series of questions that need to be confronted in the analysis of spatial data, and the extent to which a GIS can facilitate their resolution. We also review a number of exploratory and confirmatory techniques that we feel should form the core of a spatial analysis module for a GIS.

Keywords

Geographic Information System Spatial Analysis Spatial Data Spatial Dependence Spatial Unit 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Luc Anselin
    • 1
    • 2
  • Arthur Getis
    • 3
  1. 1.National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA), Department of GeographyUniversity of CaliforniaSanta BarbaraUSA
  2. 2.Department of EconomicsUniversity of CaliforniaSanta BarbaraUSA
  3. 3.Department of GeographySan Diego State UniversitySan DiegoUSA

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