Quantitative Methods and Socio-Economic Applications in GIS

The second edition of a bestseller, this book details applications of quantitative methods in social science, planning, and public policy with a focus on spatial perspectives. Updated to include the most recent version of ArcGIS 10.1, the new edition also covers recent developments in GIS-for exampl...

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Main Author Wang, Fahui
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published United States CRC Press 2014
Taylor & Francis Group
Edition2
Subjects
Economics
Geographic information systems
Geographic information systems > Mathematical models
Probabilities & applied mathematics
Sociological aspects
Dialog Window
Floating Catchment Area Method
Spatial Error Model
Input Feature Class
Linear Equation
Output Feature Class
Zip Code Areas
Travel Time
Floating Catchment Area
MONTE CARLO
Spatial Cluster Analysis
Case Study
Linear Programming
Table Dist
Garin Lowry Model
Place Name
2SFCA Method
Late Stage Breast Cancer
Google Map API
Huff Model
Social Area Analysis
Open Attribute Table
Census Tracts
POPULATION DENSITY PATTERN
Transportation Network
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ISBN9781466584730
1466584734
9781466584723
1466584726
DOI10.1201/b17967

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Summary:The second edition of a bestseller, this book details applications of quantitative methods in social science, planning, and public policy with a focus on spatial perspectives. Updated to include the most recent version of ArcGIS 10.1, the new edition also covers recent developments in GIS-for example, simulation of urban environment. Two new chapters highlight cellular automata-based simulation of urban growth and Monte Carlo simulation of urban traffic, each co-authored with leading experts in the respective fields. In addition, all discussion has been expanded to improve readability, particularly for students.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781466584730
1466584734
9781466584723
1466584726
DOI:10.1201/b17967