How to conduct accurate analysis using powerful GIS software tools

Backed by the collective knowledge and experience of the world's leading Geographic Information Systems (GIS) company, the concepts and methods presented in this volume will allow users to unleash the full analytic power of their GIS. The most commonly used spatial statistical tools are described in detail along with their applications in a range of disciplines, from crime analysis to habitat conservation. GIS users will learn how features are distributed, how to analyze the pattern created by the features, and how to determine the relationships between them. Four general statistical concepts are discussed, including testing statistical significance, defining spatial neighborhoods and weights, and using statistics with spatial data. Advice on determining which statistical tool to use in a given situation is also provided.

Andy Mitchell is a technical writer with more than 20 years experience in GIS. He is the author of The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationships and Zeroing In and the coauthor of Getting Started with ArcGIS. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.