Special Topics in Data Analysis
Rural Sociology 597

Summer 2006

Introduction to Spatial Data Analysis

Readings:

Required (click for pdf file containing required readings)

Bailey, Trevor C. and Anthony C. Gatrell.  1995.  Interactive Spatial Data Analysis.  Essex, UK:  Longman Group Limited.  Read pp.  3-11, 15-17, 21-40

Stephan, Frederick F.  1934.  "Sampling Errors and Interpretations of Social Data Ordered in Time and Space."  Journal of the American Statistical Association 29:165-166.

Loftin, Colin and Sally K. Ward.  1983.  "A Spatial Autocorrelation Model of the Effects of Population Density on Fertility."  American Sociological Review 48:121-128.

Take Home Assignment (will also be handed out in class)

PowerPoint Presentation

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