17 Questions
What type of analytics is used to predict future outcomes?
Predictive analytics
Which type of analytics focuses on examining data to determine what actions should be taken?
Prescriptive analytics
What is a common statistical technique used in descriptive analytics?
Averages
Which type of analytics is focused on answering the question 'What should we do?'
Prescriptive analytics
Which technique is NOT commonly associated with prescriptive analytics?
Neural networks
What is the main focus of spatial analysis in raster data?
Identifying geographic patterns
How can spatial analysis help in solving complex location-oriented problems?
By combining information from various sources
What can statistical analysis in raster data help determine?
The suitability of a place for an activity
How does employing image analysis in raster data benefit the analysis process?
By detecting changes over time
What is one of the key capabilities provided by raster data analysis?
Calculating the best locations and paths
How does spatial analysis contribute to understanding locations and events?
By quantifying observed patterns
What does the GIS workflow commonly involve?
Capture, store, analyze, and manage data
What is the purpose of stacking map layers in GIS?
To create digital reality and identify spatial trends
What does each layer in GIS typically represent?
A dataset/theme
In GIS, what type of data is usually stored in a geographical file like a shapefile or geodatabase?
Spatial data (Vector)
Which geospatial feature is NOT typically represented by a map layer in GIS?
Aerial Imagery
What is the main function of non-spatial data in GIS?
Provide descriptive information about features
Learn about the different types of analytics: Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive. Understand how each type uses business intelligence, data mining, statistical models, and forecasts for analyzing data.
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