2nd Edition

Spatial Analysis with R Statistics, Visualization, and Computational Methods

By Tonny J. Oyana Copyright 2021
354 Pages 43 Color & 68 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

354 Pages 43 Color & 68 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

354 Pages 43 Color & 68 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

In the five years since the publication of the first edition of Spatial Analysis: Statistics, Visualization, and Computational Methods , many new developments have taken shape regarding the implementation of new tools and methods for spatial analysis with R. The use and growth of artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning algorithms with a spatial perspective, and the... Read more
The Context and Relevance of Spatial Analysis. Scientific Observations and Measurements in Spatial Analysis. Using Statistical Measures to Analyze Data Distributions. Exploratory Data Analysis, Visualization, and Hypothesis Testing. Analyzing Spatial Statistical Relationships. Engaging in Point Pattern Analysis. Engaging in Areal Pattern Analysis Using Global and Local Statistics. Engaging in Geostatistical Analysis. Data Science: Understanding Computing Systems and Analytics for Big Data

Biography

Professor Tonny J. Oyana received his Ph.D. and his postdoctoral training from the University of Buffalo, New York, USA. He currently serves as the College Principal at the Makerere University College of Computing and Information Science, Kampala, Uganda. He has served for over 20 years in several academic positions at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale and University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, USA. His research focuses on establishing whether there is a link between environmental health and exposure; advancing GIS methods, algorithm design, and spatial analytical methods; and understanding the factors that contribute toward land systems change. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific works.