Lecture

Spatial Autocorrelation and Dependence

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This lecture introduces spatial autocorrelation and dependence in geographic information systems, covering topics such as global spatial autocorrelation measurement, basic elements of digital elevation models, and interactions between different data layers. It explains the concept of spatial dependence, presents the paradox related to classical statistics in a geographical context, and discusses biases caused by using classical statistics in geography. The lecture also explores the limitations of classical statistical tools in spatial analysis and provides examples of biases in linear regression due to spatial dependence.

In MOOC

Geographical Information Systems 2

The second part of the course deals with spatial analysis methods and georeferenced information representation techniques. In particular, you will learn how to:

Analyze the spatial properties of discrete variables, for example by quantifying spatial autocorrelation;
Work with continuous variables (sampling, interpolation and construction of isolines)
Use digital elevation models (DEMs) and their derivatives (slope, orientation, etc.);
Use geodata superposition techniques;
Produce cartographic docu

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Ontological neighbourhood

Earth science

Technical geography: Geographic information systems

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