sta4sa spatial analysis
SPATIAL ANALYSIS
STA4SA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject surveys the theory of random fields, spatial processes, spatial statistics models, and their applications to a wide range of areas, including image analysis and GIS (geographic information system). The subject will cover the methodology and modern developments for spatial-temporal modelling, estimation and prediction, and spectral analysis of spatial processes. All the methods presented will be introduced in the context of specific datasets with GRASS and R software.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndriy Olenko
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites STA3AS or STA4AS and (STA3SI or STM3SI) or (STA4SI or STM4SI) or enrolment into SMDS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsA sufficient background in probability and statistics is required to undertake this subject.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Applied spatial analysis with R
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBivand, R.S., Pebesma, E. J., Gomez-Rubio, V.
Year2008
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PublisherSPRINGER.
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Statistics for spatial data
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCressie, N.A.C
Year1993
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PublisherWILEY
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Analysing spatial point patterns in R.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBaddeley, A.
Year2008
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PublisherWORKSHOP NOTES, VERSION 3.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
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