Spatial Association

Definition

Spatial association refers to the relationship or connection between two or more phenomena that tend to occur in proximity to each other. It involves analyzing how the distribution of one phenomenon relates to the distribution of another phenomenon.

Related terms

Spatial Distribution: The arrangement or spread of phenomena across space. For example, studying how population density is distributed in a city.

Clustering: The pattern of objects or events being concentrated in certain areas. For instance, observing several coffee shops clustered together in a specific neighborhood.

Spatial Patterns: The recurring arrangements or configurations of phenomena in geographic space. An example could be identifying the pattern of rivers flowing from mountainous regions towards coastal areas.