Geographic Information Systems for the Social Sciences: Investigating Space and Place

摘要: Preface Organization of this book Chapter Summaries Introduction Social Inequality in Chicago Slums Railroads as Indicators Civilized Society Early Ecology: Spatial Studies Relevant Web Sites 1. to Geographic Information Systems What is a System? Understanding GIS The "G" "I" "S" Summary 2. Basics An Example Spatially-Based Study Data Formats Models Topological and Raster Analysis Approaches Compression Packaging Essential Mapping Concepts So Do I Do? Output Suggested Reading 3. Topics for Sociospatial Research Value Does Present Science Research? Exploring Integrating Determining Project Goals Guiding Questions How To: Steps the Process 4. Design Inductive Versus Deductive Approach Is Purpose Your Stages Role Time Errors Human Inquiry Ecological Fallacy Ethics 5. Qualitative Methods Grounded Theory: Using an Theory Guide Integration Into Field Local Sources Oral History Interviews Participant Observation News Source Ethnography Case Public Participation 6. Collection Development (Sources, Input, Output) Acquisition Evaluating Suitability Obtaining From Internet Offline Can Use My Own Data? Approaching With Without Computer Considerations Unit Database Rules Creating GIS-Friendly Tables Other Types Conclusions 7. Measurement Type Source: Primary or Secondary Concepts, Variables, Attributes Operationalization Different Types: Matching Variables? Validity Reliability Sampling Area Sample Boundaries Factors Affecting Choice Variables 8. Documentation Model Importance Ground Truthing Documenting Accuracy Quality (Metadata) Analytical Phases Abstraction Statistical Outputs 9. Analysis, Interpretation, Application Techniques Cartographic Classification Buffer Overlay Proximity Polygons Nearest Neighbors Networks Network Topographic Tools Interpolation Simulation Modeling When Problem-Solving Tool Potential Pitfalls 10. Future Opportunities Linking Sciences Change Identifying City Government Continuity Over Metadata Directions Visualization Faster Response Impact Parting Thoughts Some Suggestions Student Projects Glossary Links References Index