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Analysis of Non Spatial Attribute Data

This document discusses the analysis of non-spatial attribute data and geographic information systems (GIS) analysis. It describes four main functions of non-spatial data analysis: selection, manipulation, exploration, and confirmation. GIS analysis differs from other statistical analysis as it links attribute data to maps for visual analysis. The document outlines seven basic steps for geographical analysis in GIS, including establishing objectives, preparing data, performing spatial operations, analyzing derived data, and evaluating results.

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Analysis of Non Spatial Attribute Data

This document discusses the analysis of non-spatial attribute data and geographic information systems (GIS) analysis. It describes four main functions of non-spatial data analysis: selection, manipulation, exploration, and confirmation. GIS analysis differs from other statistical analysis as it links attribute data to maps for visual analysis. The document outlines seven basic steps for geographical analysis in GIS, including establishing objectives, preparing data, performing spatial operations, analyzing derived data, and evaluating results.

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Analysis of non spatial attribute data

Non-spatial data or attribute data is that data that is independent of all location considerations.

The analysis module usually contain four important functions:


1. Selection is a simple operation, but it is important because all subsequent work is based on the results
of the selection process.
2. Manipulation has to do with aggregation, buffering, overlaying and interpolation.
3. Exploration is the first step in discovering any kind of pattern or cluster in a data set. Explorative
spatial data analysis (ESDA) uses the data in an inductive way to get new insight about spatial patterns
and relations - Spatial statistics such as Moran's I and the G statistics are important tools in
explorative spatial data analysis.
4. Confirmation is a set of tools for estimation of process models, simulation and forecasting.

Analysis in GIS is different from other statistical analysis since the attribute data establishes links to
maps for visual analysis. Before starting any analysis, the problem should be assessed and an an
objective should be established The following steps outline the basic procedure for geographical
analysis:

1. Establish the objectives and criteria for the analysis. Define the problem and then
identify a sequence of operations to produce meaningful results.
2. Prepare the data for spatial operations. Prepare all map coverages for the proposed
data analysis. Add one or more attributes to coverages in the database if necessary.
3. Perform the spatial operations and combine the coverages, e.g. creating buffering
zones around features, manipulating spatial features and performing polygon overlay.
4. Prepare the derived data for tabular analysis and ensure the feature attribute table
contains all the items needed to hold the new values to be created.
5. Perform the tabular analysis. Calculate and query the relational database using the
model defined in the first step.
6. Evaluate and interpret the results. Examine the results and determine whether the
answers are valid. Simple map displays and reports can help in this evaluation.
7. Refine the analysis if needed and repeat the analysis.

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