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Seth Spielman

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Exploratory Analysis of Point Patterns using the WikiLeaks Iraq Data
Uses the Iraq War data from wikileaks to illustrate exploratory analysis and manipulation of point patterns. Uses spatstat, ggplot, and ggmaps.
Spatial autocorrelation and OLS
This script uses spdep to simulate spatial dependance. SHows the effects fo spatial dependance on OLS coefficients. Adapted from code by Anselin.
Interpreting Spatial Lag Models
Shows how to map/quantify the spillover effects observed in a spatial lag model. Illustrates the use of impacts in spdep. Builds on code from Ward and Gleditsch and uses data from Paul Voss.
Seth's Lab 2
Maps and Multiple Regression
The difference between Standard Error and Standard Deviation
An attempt to explain the difference between standard deviation and standard error...
Hypothesis testing and simple (spatial) data manipulation
This is an assignment to be completed during weeks 2-3 of GEOG 5023. It is designed to provide practice interpreting the results of two sample hypothesis tests, manipulation complex data files, and plotting results.
An Illustration of Type I Error
GEOG 5023: This is for experienced programmers only.
R-Journal Template
Swain vs. Alabama: Seth's Answer
Homework 1: Introduction to R