Grad Success Week 2018 - Spatial Data Visualization

Why Spatial Data?

... because most data can be associated with a place!

Including the dimension of place:

• Adds context/emphasizes a point
• Leads to further insight
  • Patterns, trends, and correlation (or the opposite) are made more apparent
  • Supports conclusions
  • Aid in decision making
  • Prompts additional investigation
• Better understanding of complex data
  • Communicating results and messages in a more digestible manner and in an engaging way