Allen has more than 25 years of experience working with geographic information systems (GIS) and digital mapping in the private and municipal sectors. He provides this spatial analysis workbook for those who need to use ArcGIS tools to reveal hidden patterns in geospatial data. Designed as a companion volume to Andy Mitchells ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volumes 1 & 2, this book contains specific exercises that illustrate proper classifications, assessment quantities and densities, location analysis, value comparison, change over time, geographic distribution, pattern analysis and cluster identification. Included with the book is a DVD-ROM containing a trial version of the ArcView 9.3 software and a second DVD with data for the tutorials. A separate DVD with a sample syllabus, course guide and answer key is available for instructors, and can be requested directly from ESRI Press. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) The first intermediate workbook in the GIS Tutorial series, GIS Tutorial for Spatial Analysis complements Andy Mitchells ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volumes 1 & 2. Offering hands-on exercises that parallel the varied forms of spatial analysis in Mitchells books, this tutorial enables students to further develop their spatial thinking and GIS computer skills. These tutorial also supports the definition of critical thinking skills such as classification; assessment of quantities and densities; location analysis; change over time, location, and value comparisons; geographic distribution; pattern analysis; cluster identification; and problem solving. GIS Tutorial for Spatial Analysis is the perfect tool for anyone who is ready to take their knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to the next level. The first intermediate workbook in the GIS Tutorial series, GIS Tutorial for Spatial Analysis complements Andy Mitchells ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volumes 1 and 2. Offering hands-on exercises that parallel the varied forms of spatial analysis in Mitchells books, this tutorial enables students to further develop their spatial thinking and GIS computer skills. This tutorial also supports the definition of critical thinking skills such as classification; assessment of quantities and densities; location analysis; change over time, location, and value comparisons; geographic distribution; pattern analysis; cluster identification; and problem solving.
