TY - BOOK AU - Oyana,Tonny J. AU - Margai,Florence M. TI - Spatial analysis: statistics, visualization, and computational methods SN - 9781498707633 U1 - 000SB:910 23 PY - 2016/// CY - Boca Raton PB - CRC Press KW - Spatial analysis (Statistics) KW - Geographic information systems N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1. Understanding the context and relevance of spatial analysis -- 2. Making scientific observations and measurements in spatial analysis -- 3. Using statistical measures to analyze data distributions -- 4. Engaging in exploratory data analysis, visualization, and hypothesis testing -- 5.Understanding spatial statistical relationships -- 6. Engaging in point pattern analysis -- 7. Engaging in areal pattern analysis using global and local statistics -- 8. Engaging in geostatistical analysis -- 9. Data science : understanding computing systems and analytics for big data N2 - An introductory text for the next generation of geospatial analysts and data scientists, Spatial Analysis: Statistics, Visualization, and Computational Methods focuses on the fundamentals of spatial analysis using traditional, contemporary, and computational methods. Outlining both non-spatial and spatial statistical concepts, the authors present practical applications of geospatial data tools, techniques, and strategies in geographic studies. They offer a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to spatial analysis--containing hands-on problem-set that can be worked out in MS Excel or ArcGIS--as well as detailed illustrations and numerous case studies ER -