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Statistics Explained
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Integration of statistical and geospatial information

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The association of statistics and geography has the potential to generate information far beyond the simple representation of data on a map. Linking numerical and geo-referenced statistics in spatial analysis may help reveal relationships and phenomena which are difficult to discover by more traditional analyses of statistical databases.

Integration of statistical and geospatial information – experiences and observations from national statistical authorities presents details of projects enacted with grants provided during the first nine years of this initiative, showcasing the broad range of applications that may be developed using geospatial information. As well as being available here online, the content is contained in two PDF publications: