Geographer how-to
How to Run a Hot Spot Analysis
Hot spots show clusters.
Quick answer
Hot spots show clusters. In short: get; aggregate; run, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Get point data.
Aggregate to areas.
Run the statistic.
Map results.
Check significance.
Interpret.
Safety reminders for geographers
- Follow field safety
- Protect sensitive data
- Use ergonomic setups
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Key terms
Spatial analysis · Remote sensing · Land use · Choropleth map · Hot spot analysis · Scale: see the full geographer glossary.