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A method for analyzing the segregation between point distributions: statistical tests and consideration of attributes

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This paper proposes a new method for analyzing the segregation between point distributions. Though there have been proposed numerous methods and measures in segregation analysis, they have at least three deficiencies: (1) statistical significance of segregation is not evaluated, (2) detailed attributes of points are not considered, and (3) the relationship between different dimensions of segregation is not fully discussed. To resolve these problems, this paper proposes a new method for analyzing the segregation between point distributions. We introduce a general procedure of evaluating the individual components of segregation. This procedure helps us find independent components of segregation and provides a means of assessing their statistical significance. It also permits us to take into account the detailed attributes of points in segregation analysis. To test the validity of the proposed method, we apply it to the analysis of synthetic and real datasets. The result supports the technical soundness of the method and provides empirical findings. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015

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  • Yukio Sadahiro, 2015. "A method for analyzing the segregation between point distributions: statistical tests and consideration of attributes," Journal of Geographical Systems, Springer, vol. 17(1), pages 29-60, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jgeosy:v:17:y:2015:i:1:p:29-60
    DOI: 10.1007/s10109-014-0205-z
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