Methods for the improved implementation of the spatial scan statistic when applied to binary labelled point data

This thesis investigates means of improving, applying, and measuring the success of, the Spatial Scan Statistic (SSS) when applied to binary labelled point data (BLPD). As the SSS is an established means of detecting anomalies in spatial data (also known as clusters), this work has potential applica...

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Main Author: Read, Simon
Published: University of Sheffield 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.555124