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Co-Location Analysis Engine, Barry J. Kronenfeld Jan 2015

Co-Location Analysis Engine, Barry J. Kronenfeld

Maps and Data

Software to support analysis of spatial interaction. Calculates the neighbor contingency table and co-location quotient (CLQ), and runs Monte Carlo simulation to test for significance under different null models including restricted random labeling (RRL).


Does The Geographic Information Systems Benefit The Insurance Industry?, Andrew R. Brachear Jan 2015

Does The Geographic Information Systems Benefit The Insurance Industry?, Andrew R. Brachear

Masters Theses

This research is intended to determine if the insurance companies are benefiting from Geographic Information System technology in the insurance industry. This is based on the consumers' point of view through the use of research, survey results, and technology at the insurance company's disposal. Today, this technology is used in many different areas including renewable energy, delivery business, and city planning. Insurance companies use this technology in order to determine safe driving habits. Some examples include Progressive's Snapshot and State Farm's In-Drive. These devices are used to collect data on response time, speed, and breaking. This is a possible concern …