The Lure of the Hexagon
Over the last few months, we have been asked if we have data for H3 polygons. This ties in quite nicely to our discussion a few weeks ago about the MAUP, or modifiable areal unit problem. H3 is a system of spatial indexing developed by Uber Technologies a few years...
Detroit
The largest city in the state of Michigan, Detroit has a long history as an automotive hub. But with jobs moving away, mostly to foreign countries, the city is in a state of urban decay and declining population. While some nearby suburban areas are growing, the city...
Pittsburgh
The original link between the East Coast and the Midwest, Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania. The “Steel City” was known for manufacturing, and suffered some during the deindustrialization era, but has managed to pivot it’s focus and remain relevant...
Las Vegas, Home of Superbowl 58
This weekend, Superbowl 58 will be played in Las Vegas, Nevada. While the Super Bowl is just the latest event to take place in this vibrant city, many know that it has been home to a growing population for many years. Home to a desirable climate and vibrant...
Spatial Autocorrelation
In recent years, data science and analytics have emerged from the backroom to become mission critical for many companies. Linear regression and its many variants are foundational to that effort and its core assumptions are commonly known and understood. The basic...
Spatial Analysis Pitfalls: The MAUP
Most of the data which is utilized in the location analytics world is collected from individuals but is disseminated in aggregated form within various geographic areas. In the first of this series, we considered the problem of the ecological fallacy – the incorrect...
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