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Measuring the Unmeasurable (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)
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Measuring the Unmeasurable (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)
Series: NATO Science Series D:, 22
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Conventional methods and models for spatial data analysis are based
on 'hard' (quantitative, cardinally-measured) information.
Approaches such as location-allocation models, optimization models,
entropy models, spatial assignment models and regional growth
models all re flect the past trend to cast complex and
multidimensional spatial interaction patterns in the framework of a
cardinal metric system. In recent years, significant progress has
been made in the analysis of 'soft', qualitative or
categoricaily-measured data. In the fields of both parametric and
non-parametric statistics and econometrics, a wide variety of
techniques and models have been designed which treat qualitative
variables in an appropriate manner. All these methods and
techniques aim at taking into account the limitations caused by
measuring variables on a non-metric scale, and try to avoid he use
of non-permissible numerical operations on qualitative variables.
These endeavors have resulted in new catch phrases for the analysis
of qualitative data, such as 'soft econometrics', etc. Researchers
in the areas of regional and urban economics, geography and
planning have become increasingly aware of the necessity to in
corporate qualitative data and a wide array of methods for quali
tative data are now being applied. Applications have included, for
instance, spatial consumer choice behavior, locational perceptions
and preferences, contingency table analysis, spatial scenario
analysis, qualitative impact analysis, project and plan
evaluations, spatial conflict analysis, and so forth."
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