Chapter 5. Classic Vector Analysis
In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:
- Selecting optimum sites
- Dasymetric mapping
- Calculating regional statistics
- Estimating density using heatmaps
- Estimating values based on samples
Introduction
This chapter will provide you with an introduction to some of the most-common GIS analysis use cases. The recipes focus on step-by-step instructions, as well as a closer explanation of the tools that are used to achieve the desired analysis results. This chapter includes recipes on optimum site selection, using interpolation, and creating heat maps, as well as calculating regional statistics.
Selecting optimum sites
Optimum site selection is a pretty common problem, for example, when planning shop or warehouse locations or when looking for a new apartment. In this recipe, you will learn how to perform optimum site selection manually using tools from the Processing Toolbox option, but you will also see how to automate this workflow by creating...
