Topic:
Introduction to Spatial and Temporal Analysis in Health
OVERVIEW and OBJECTIVES
Introduction to nature of spatial data. Characteristics of space
and of spatially-referenced events. Relevance and use of spatial pattern in
other fields. Problems in measuring and interpreting spatial patterns in
health. Possibilities of inference.
OBJECTIVES:
Those who successfully complete the module should
- be able to identify the main themes of these modules,
- see some of the avenues we'll be exploring,
- use some of the essential computer facilities, and
- perceive the strategies we'll be using to explore the application of
spatial analysis to health data.
SCENARIOS FOR DISCUSSION
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