Spatial data analysis for geographic information science

Abstract

This book has been written to assist GISc students in learning the analysis of spatial data. However, GIS analyst, geographers, town planners, geologist, economists, epidemiologists, engineers, environmentalists, and business analysts will find this book a valuable reference on the subject matter. Chapters have been presented systematically on the basic concept of spatial data analysis with particular reference to analyses commonly found in GIS, i.e., point data analysis, line data analysis, area data analysis, and surface data analysis. Each chapter is backed by numerical examples and revision questions. Examples of practical applications are also included.