Unit 2.2 Objectives
Lecture(s)
Video Lecture(s)
Readings
Cool Vids
Summary

Unit 2.2 Objectives

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For this Unit, we will explore spatial analysis and modeling (the true crux of geospatial analysis).

Objectives: By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Define spatial analysis and the different techniques employed in spatial analysis.
Discuss how the Snow Map provides a classic example of the use of location to draw inferences.
Define "model" (both data models and spatial/temporal models) and how each is used.
Discuss the value of modeling in geospatial analysis.
Describe the varying types of models.
Describe and identify the different types of spatial data (i.e., point, area, and line).
Explain different types of spatial distributions and the meanings of the distributions.
Discuss different types of data classification methods.

NOTE: At the end of this Unit, you will find a short (30 question) quiz to complete.

Lecture Notes

Download and review through the following PowerPoint lecture. You especially want to keep the PowerPoint notes by your side as you are reading through the assigned text.

The lecture this week discusses the principles of spatial analysis and modeling. NOTE: The lecture files can be large, so please be patient when downloading them.

Lecture #1: Spatial Analysis and Modeling

Please click on the link below to download the Spatial Analysis and Modeling lecture to your computer:

SpatialAnalysis&Modeling

Video Lecture(s):

There are no assigned video lectures for this Unit.

Readings

Read Chapters 7 and 8 in Essentials: Chapter 7 and Chapter 8

Cool Vids

This week, please watch Geospatial Revolution: Epidsode 4.

Summary

For this week, please review the assigned lectures, read the assigned readings, and watch the assigned videos.

Click on the "Next" button on the bottom right side of the screen to see the first part of the assignment (the Video Discussion). Once you have completed the video discussion post, you will again click on the "Next" button in order to turn in an online assignment. Finally, you will then click on the "Next" button to access Quiz #2 (note: clicking the "Next" button will not open the exam, it will just take you to it.).