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
