Calculations
Output
Potential applications
- A crime analyst might want to see if the mean center for burglaries shifts when evaluating daytime versus nighttime incidents. This can help police departments better allocate resources.
- A wildlife biologist can calculate the mean center of elk observations within a park over several years to see where elk congregate in summer and winter to provide better information to park visitors.
- A GIS analyst can assess level of service by comparing the mean center for 911 emergency calls to the location of emergency response stations. Or, the analyst can evaluate the mean center weighted by individuals over the age of 65 to determine ideal locations for senior services.
Additional resources
Mitchell, Andy. The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2. ESRI Press, 2005.