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Introduction to spatial analysis

Operations and data analysis tools, especially spatial analysis, are important components for the functionalities of a GIS. In the module "Basic Spatial Analysis" background information is provided about the performance and the application of operations in Spatial Analysis (SA). The module "Intermediate Spatial Analysis" offers advanced information about this topic in terms of special operations.

Learning Objectives

  • You know the origin of SA as well as some relevant literature about this.
  • You are able to describe the term "Spatial Analysis" concisely and know the position of SA in the GIS context.
  • You are able to give an overview of essential SA functions in GIS and are able to assign these functions to various criteria.
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