In this chapter, we discuss key concepts for exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA). We start with its close relationship to exploratory data analysis (EDA) and introduce different types of spatial data. Then, we discuss how to explore spatial data via different types of maps and via linking and brushing. A key technique for ESDA is local indicators of spatial association (LISA). ESDA needs to be supported by software. We discuss two main lines of software developments: GIS-based solutions and stand-alone solutions.
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Symanzik, J. (2014). Exploratory spatial data analysis. In Handbook of Regional Science (pp. 1295–1310). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23430-9_76
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