Mapping Toolbox

Geographic Statistics

Most statistical functions implicitly assume that the data resides in a Cartesian coordinate system. Simply using geographic data in a Cartesian manner can give statistically inappropriate results. While the Cartesian assumption may be insignificant for small geographic regions, for larger areas it can lead to incorrect conclusions due to faulty distance measures, faulty area assumptions, or both. The Mapping Toolbox provides several functions for analyzing geographic data statistically.

Mapping Applications

Geographic Means