Spatial data is special and can be problematic. However, as we will see later in this course, there are instances when this can be useful, so understanding how we deal with it is important.
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Lesson 1 is one week in length. (See the Calendar in Canvas for specific due dates.) The following items must be completed by the end of the week. You may find it useful to print this page out first so that you can follow along with the directions.
Step | Activity | Access/Directions |
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1 | Work through Lesson 1 | You are in the Lesson 1 online content now. Be sure to carefully read through the online lesson material. |
2 | Reading Assignment |
Before we go any further, you need to complete the reading from the course text plus an additional reading from another book by the same author:
After you've completed the readings, go back into the course lesson, work through the interactive assignment and test your knowledge with the quiz. |
3 | Weekly Assignment | Examine the Modifiable Areal Unit Problem while analyzing voting results |
4 | Term Project | Post term-long project topic idea to the project topic discussion forum in Canvas. |
5 | Lesson 1 Deliverables |
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Please use the 'Discussion Forum' to ask for clarification on any of these concepts and ideas. Hopefully, some of your classmates will be able to help with answering your questions, and I will also provide further commentary where appropriate.