goodchildgeoinformatics2009--TheChangingFaceofGIS.pptVIP

4. Scale Level of detail the inevitability of generalization Extent generalizability of results Methods of upscaling, downscaling Fractal concepts Scale is always important many properties cannot be defined independently of scale length of a coastline slope of a topographic surface land use class “the flattest spot in the US” Summary Working with spatial data is not always simple and intuitive but it can yield great insights if handled appropriately There is a substantial body of knowledge that needs to be acquired by anyone working with spatial data you would never think of doing a t test wit