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Spatial Clustering

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Where do points concentrate into hotspots? DBSCAN, HDBSCAN and K-Means on Chicago crime points

Objectives

  • Prepare point data for clustering by reprojecting to a meter based CRS
  • Find dense hotspots with DBSCAN and HDBSCAN and recognize noise points
  • Divide points into zones with K-Means and choose k with the elbow method
  • Choose a clustering method that fits the research question
  • Explain how each method works, what it assumes, and how to choose its parameters
  • Recognize the population at risk, data collection effects and other pitfalls in hotspot maps
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Type Module
Level Developer
Length 1 hour
Topics python
Community: Spatial Turn

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Aniket Dev Roy avatar

Aniket Dev Roy

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