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Geographic Information
Data with location tied to it.
Qualitative
Interpretations of data sources; subjective and open-ended.
Quantitative
Information measured by numbers; objective and used to prove or disprove hypotheses.
Analyzing Data
Requires skills in understanding matters, relationships, and connections.
Data
Must be at an appropriate scale and align with the nature of questions.
Organizations
Both public and private entities that collect and analyze data.
Census
Official count of the number of people in a defined area, conducted every 10 years by the US Census Bureau.
Other Agencies
Departments like Agriculture and Federal Election Commission that collect and analyze data for public access.
GIS
Geographic Information System; integrates different layers of data into a computer system.
Remote Sensing
Collecting data without physical contact, using satellites, aircraft-based sensors, and drones.
Satellite Images
Help identify long-term patterns and assist in real-time decision-making.
GPS
Global Positioning System; a network of 31 satellites that transmit location data to handheld receivers.
GPS Receiver
Measures distance to each satellite using the time it takes to receive signals.
Geographic Data Use
Individuals and businesses use it for wellness, living locations, strategic decisions, and emergency responses.
Government Use
Tracking crime statistics and supporting homelessness prevention efforts.
National Governments
Use GIS data for disaster protection and mitigation, including earthquake and air quality data.
Epidemic
A regional outbreak of disease.
Final Report (Qualitative)
Sorts information into themes with more open-ended questions and fewer direct quotes.
Final Report (Quantitative)
Focuses on findings to prove or disprove hypotheses with fewer words and more statistics.
