Section: Spatial interpolation | Spatial Analysis | Z_GIS

Section: Spatial interpolation | Spatial Analysis | Z_GIS

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General
- Introduction Forum
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- Topics:
  
  extracting information from (big) data for decision support
  concepts of adding value from data to information to knowledge
  selection and aggregation
  pattern and structural analysis: PPA, landscape metrics, ...
  distance based analyses, incl allocation
  spatial interpolation
  multithematic analysis and decision support, GeoPlanner
  focus on exploratory analysis, working with ArcGIS Insights
- Learning objectives (module level):
  
  understand the objective of spatial analytics to create information for decision support from data, by exploring patterns, relations and context
  
  apply exploratory data analysis techniques to detect any underlying spatial organisation
  
  create analytical workflows from individual methods and techniques aiming at answering specific questions and solving problems
  
  select adequate spatial analysis approaches based on generic concepts and data characteristics
  
  automate analytical workflows for pattern detection and knowledge extraction

Spatial interpolation

Spatial interpolation
- Orientation
- Learning objectives:
  
  understand spatial autocorrelation as a fundamental characteristic in spatial organisation of phenomena, including the tenet of Tobler's first law of Geography
  
  apply suitable methods to distinguish between random and clustered distributions of locations and observations
  
  select adequate interpolation techniques depending on scale level, sample distribution and spatial variation
  
  make informed choices for IDW parametrization and assess quality of interpolation results
- Section overview:
- Lab: Spatial Interpolation URL
  
  A set of methods aimed at estimating values at target locations based on measurements at nearby sample points.
- Esri Academy: Interpolating Points Using ArcGIS Online (Web Course) URL
- Learn ArcGIS: Interpolate values (40min lesson) URL
- Activities: Page
  
  Tasks to complete this section
- Assessment: Page
  
  Check out these questions and assignments