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Local Spatial Autocorrelation

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ENV-444: Exploratory data analysis in environmental health

This course teaches how to apply exploratory spatial data analysis to health information. Teaching focuses on the role of GIS and spatial statistics in spatial epidemiology. It proposes a context to investigate the relationship between health, quality of l ...

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This lecture explains the concept of local spatial autocorrelation, which allows for the detection of clusters at a local level when global analysis assumptions of homogeneity are not met. By calculating a Local Moran's I for each spatial unit, the clustering of individual units can be assessed, providing insights into the spatial distribution of variables.

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Idris Guessous

Stéphane Joost

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