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Spatial Analysis is the process of manipulating spatial information to extract new information and meaning from spatial data. It is a type of geographical analysis done using a GIS which seeks to explain the patterns and relationships between objects or in an area, to better understand and visualize information and data, bringing a holistic understanding of a given situation.  
Spatial Analysis is the process of manipulating spatial information to extract new information and meaning from spatial data. It is a type of geographical analysis done using a GIS which seeks to explain the patterns and relationships between objects or in an area, to better understand and visualize information and data, bringing a holistic understanding of a given situation.  


[http://www.spatialanalysisonline.com/output/ Examples of Spatial Analysis outputs]
[http://www.spatialanalysisonline.com/output/ Geospatial Analysis - A comprehensive guide]


[http://www.esri.com/products/arcgis-capabilities/spatial-analysis Understanding Spatial Relationships and Patterns]
[http://www.esri.com/products/arcgis-capabilities/spatial-analysis Understanding Spatial Relationships and Patterns]

Revision as of 11:31, 11 August 2016

Map by Dr.John Snow, showing clusters of cholera cases in the 1854 Broad Street cholera outbreak. This was one of the first uses of map-based spatial analysis.


Spatial Analysis is the process of manipulating spatial information to extract new information and meaning from spatial data. It is a type of geographical analysis done using a GIS which seeks to explain the patterns and relationships between objects or in an area, to better understand and visualize information and data, bringing a holistic understanding of a given situation.

Geospatial Analysis - A comprehensive guide

Understanding Spatial Relationships and Patterns

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