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Geospatial Technology (GIS)

Spatial Modeling

A course on advanced judgment in spatial modeling, focusing on ambiguous scenarios, trade-offs, and recognizing when not to act.
Goal:
Learn how geographic processes are simulated.
3Lessons
6Micro-lessons
AdvancedDifficulty
Lesson 1

Unstable Inputs and Model Drift

How small changes in data or assumptions can destabilize spatial models over time.
Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1
Assumption Drift in Dynamic Environments
Micro lesson 2
Overfitting to Recent Data
Lesson 2

Scaling and Hidden Feedback Loops

When scaling up spatial models, hidden feedbacks can amplify errors or create new risks.
Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1
Scaling Up: Compounding Small Errors
Micro lesson 2
Hidden Feedback: Self-Fulfilling Maps
Lesson 3

When Not to Model: Recognizing Limits

Knowing when spatial modeling adds confusion or risk instead of clarity.
Start2 Micro-lessons

Micro lesson 1
Recognizing When Not to Model
Micro lesson 2
Withdrawing the Model: Accepting Uncertainty