Modelling Spatial Processes The Identification and Analysis of Spatial Relationships in Regression Residuals by Means of Moran's I

A novel methodology is put forward in this book, which empowers researchers to investigate & identify potential spatial processes among a set of regions. Spatial processes & their underlying functional spatial relationships are commonly observed in the geosciences & related disciplines. Examples are spatially autocorrelated random variables manifesting themselves in distinct global patterns as well as local clusters & hot spots, or spatial interaction leading to stochastic ties among the regions. An example from observational epidemiology demonstrates the flexibility of Moran's approach by analyzing the spatial distribution of cancer data from several perspectives. Recent advances in computing technology, computer algorithms, statistical techniques & global & local spatial patterns by means of Moran's I feasability. Moran's I is an extremely versatile tool for exploring & analyzing spatial data & testing spatial hypotheses.Tiefelsdorf, Michael is the author of 'Modelling Spatial Processes The Identification and Analysis of Spatial Relationships in Regression Residuals by Means of Moran's I' with ISBN 9783540662082 and ISBN 3540662081.