Applying Spatial

Analysis Techniques to

Make Better Decisions

Barbara Seje

Topics

• Introduction to spatial analysis

• Categories of spatial analysis

Demo - Analysis in ArcGIS Pro

• Insights

Demo - Explore Data with Insights for ArcGIS

• Resources

Analysis (noun)

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, as a basis for discussion, interpretation and

action

Examine, Investigate, Inspect, Survey, Study, Scrutinize, Explore,

Research, Review, Evaluate, Interpret

Spatial AnalysisGain value from location data to make better decisions

Understand where

Determinehow thingsare related

Find the best

locations and paths

Detect and quantify patterns

Make predictions

ArcGIS - Comprehensive Analytics Platform

OnlineAnalytics

Professional Desktop Suite

Fast Data Discovery &Analytics

Analysis Experience for Everyone

Location-basedContent & Services

FocusedAnalyticalSolutions

Python Notebooks & R Integration

Big DataAnalytics

Real-time Analytics

Approach to Spatial Problem Solving

Modelling accompanied by Exploration and Interpretation

….followed by Map-based Communication

1. Ask

2. Compute

4. Decide 3. Interpret

5. Share

Spatial Analyst

Spatial Analyst Overview

• Over 100 geoprocessing tools plus raster functions

• Raster and Vector Analysis

• Construct workflows with ModelBuilder, Python, Raster

function editor

• Extend the analysis tools with python

• Desktop, Enterprise, Online

Analysis using ArcGIS

Pro - Crime Analysis

Insights for ArcGIS

What is Insights for ArcGIS?

Insights for ArcGIS is a web-based,

data analytics workbench where you can

explore spatial and non-spatial data, answer

questions you didn’t know to ask and quickly

deliver powerful results

Overview of ArcGIS

Online Analysis

Analysis using

Insights

Resources

• ArcGIS Spatial Analyst Overview

• http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/extensions/spatialanalyst

• An overview of the Analysis toolbox

• http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/analysis/an-overview-of-the-

analysis-toolbox.htm

• Insights for ArcGIS

• https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/insights-for-arcgis/overview