Geographic Information Analysis
GEOG 586
Learn about Geographic Information Analysis
What You\'ll Learn in GEOG 586
In this course you’ll learn how to leverage spatial data to quantitatively analyze geographic phenomena. This includes understanding what types of spatial statistics are appropriate for analyzing point and area distributions, as well as how to interpret the results of spatial statistical tests.
Technologies You\'ll Use
Students who take Geographic Information Analysis will use:
- ArcGIS
- GeoDa
- R Statistical Package
View the Syllabus
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Degree & Certificate Programs
This class is part of Penn State\'s award winning Online Geospatial Education portfolio of programs, which includes the Master of GIS degree and certificates in GIS, GEOINT, and Remote Sensing. All of these programs are taught online and designed around the needs of working professionals.
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Meet the Faculty
Fritz Kessler
Marcela Suarez
Online Geospatial Education Programs
This course is part of Penn State’s Online Geospatial Education portfolio of programs. For more information on our award-winning courses, certificates, and degree options, click below.
