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'' Map by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Snow Dr.John Snow], showing clusters of cholera cases in relation to local wells during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1854_Broad_Street_cholera_outbreak 1854 Broad Street cholera outbreak]. The analysis was able to identify which well contained contaminated water that had caused the outbreak. This was one of the first uses of map-based spatial analysis.''
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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. 

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

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

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