https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qxiJs8cTwcpkI1ZyOEZi8bxaXQ88O1hwTlY1Nlm4Rmc/edit?usp=sharing - Session slides.

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The requirement for spatial analysis

1. Subject-focused pathway
   1. There are three Geography EE reports on myIB.
2. The interdisciplinary pathway
   1. You research and write your extended essay in an interdisciplinary way when you integrate knowledge, concepts, theories, perspectives or methods, or a combination of these, from two chosen DP subjects. In other words, elements of the two subjects are combined so that they work together effectively to help research an extended essay topic.
3. Geography Internal Assessments
   1. Criterion C - Quality and treatment of information collected - 5-6 → The most appropriate techniques have been used effectively for the presentation of information and data collected.
   2. Criterion D - Written analysis - In the written analysis, students must demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the fieldwork investigation by interpreting and explaining the information they have collected in relation to the fieldwork question. This includes recognizing any trends and spatial patterns found in the information collected.

What is spatial analysis?

https://youtu.be/7DrbbHw6CUY

1. Key elements of spatial analysis include:
   1. Studying how objects are distributed across geographic space
   2. Analyzing relationships between different spatial features
   3. Identifying patterns and trends that may not be apparent in non-spatial analysis
2. M21 Geo EE Report - Many essays did not have any spatial emphasis (i.e. the object of study can be mapped, and patterns can be determined).

Spatial data

1. The main types are:
   • Points - representing discrete locations (like cities, buildings, or events)
     • A location (latitude and longitude) and a value
       • Crime data where the incident is categorised and located.
       • Student collected data at known locations or (even better?) collected using ArcGIS Survey123.
       • Fieldwork data
   • Lines (or polylines) - representing linear features (like roads, rivers, or boundaries)
   • Polygons (or areas) - representing bounded regions (like countries, lakes, or parcels)
     • An area (a commune, an electoral ward, a country) and a value
       • Fertility rate by country
       • Income by commune

Process