Geostatistics in GIS

Grade 12β€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can define geostatistics and explain its applications within a Geographic Information System (GIS).

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 22 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Define geostatistics and explain how it differs from traditional statistics.

2. Explain the importance of considering spatial relationships when analyzing geographical data. Provide an example of how ignoring these relationships could lead to a false conclusion.

3. Describe the difference between discrete and continuous geographic data. Give an example of each and explain how the data type influences the choice of statistical method.

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