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The Size of the Basic Unit in Geographical Analysis

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  • Suchożebrski Jarosław

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In geographical analysis such as mathematical classification and modeling, the study area is divided into a network of basic (quasi-homogenous) units. A technique often used in the delimitation of the basic unit to be analyzed is the division of the study area into a network of uniform geometrical figures (block-centered grid). This article presents two objective methods for dividing the surface area of the study region into a network of basic units. The geometric method makes it possible to determine the optimal size of the basic unit, relative to the surface area being analyzed. This method may be used in analysis conducted on a regional scale, in which case the analysis and the results are characterized by a greater degree of generalization. Geostatistical methods (semivariance analysis and nearest-neighbor analysis) make it possible to determine the size of the cell in the grid of quasi-homogenous units, based on the spatial variation of elements in the natural environment and on the placement of data points. These methods can be recommended for the analysis of small areas (e.g. small drainage areas), when highly detailed data and results are required.

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  • Suchożebrski Jarosław, 2004. "The Size of the Basic Unit in Geographical Analysis," Miscellanea Geographica. Regional Studies on Development, Sciendo, vol. 11(1), pages 151-160, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mgrsod:v:11:y:2004:i:1:p:151-160:n:17
    DOI: 10.2478/mgrsd-2004-0017
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