Biostatistics 283 -- Spatial Statistics for Social Inquiry and Health Research
Course Description: Introduction to spatial statistics with application to social science and public health research. Emphasizes methods for the analysis and visualization of three basic types of spatial data: area data, point (geostatistical) data, and point processes. Note: Expected to be given in 2008–09. Heavy emphasis on real applied problems through case studies, guest lectures, and student projects. Basic GIS skills will be covered in a short module. Required lab or section time will be announced at first meeting.

This class is at the Graduate level
Instructor: Christopher J. Paciorek (Public Health), Rima Izem, and Louise M. Ryan (Public Health)
Prerequisites: Biostatistics 210, or 211, or 213, and Biostatistics 503, or permission of instructor.

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