SOC 534 A: Statistical Methods for Spatial Data

Addresses the need for, and describes methods for, the analysis of spatial data. Topics include clustering, cluster detection, spatial regression, modeling neighborhood effects, and geographical information systems. Considers point and aggregated data and data from complex surveys. Course overlaps with: BIOST 555/EPI 555/G H 534. Prerequisite: either BIOST 513, BIOST 518, BIOST 522, SOC 506/CS&SS 507, or STAT 512. Offered: jointly with CS&SS 554/STAT 554; W.