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Geographical database systems and statistical information

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Statistical and Scientific Database Management (SSDBM 1988)

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNCS,volume 339))

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Geographical data reveals a great need for cooperation between disciplines.

Computer Scientists and Geographers need to cooperate to develop conceptual models which recognise the special characteristics of geographical data and draw on the extensive work already undertaken on physical implementation. This is similar to the situation with statistical data, where progress is being made slowly. Statisticians have much to gain from using the geographical components of their data to greater effect, whether for better linking or for truly spatial analysis. Geographers will be particularly pleased if the latter happens, and they are also looking to Statisticians for better methods for linking data represented using fuzzy area concepts.

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  1. Small Area Health Statistics Unit, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, WC1E 7HT, London, UK

    Andrew Westlake

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Maurizio Rafanelli John C. Klensin Per Svensson

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Westlake, A. (1989). Geographical database systems and statistical information. In: Rafanelli, M., Klensin, J.C., Svensson, P. (eds) Statistical and Scientific Database Management. SSDBM 1988. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 339. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0027526

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