GIS: GIS and Statistical Analysis

Education facts

Code: GISN41

<p>The aim of the course is to provide the student with a background in fundamental statistical methods with a particular focus on geographical data. The course deals with statistical distributions, populations, statistical analysis as well as uncertainty analysis of geographical data.</p><p>In this course you will learn to use and explain statistical measures, independently perform analyzes and interpret results, understand and apply methods to applicable data and perform a geostatistical analysis.</p> <p>Course content</p> <p>The course consists of different parts:</p> <p>    Descriptive statistics</p> <p>    Data sets and populations</p> <p>    Correlation analysis</p> <p>    Simple linear regression</p> <p>    Multiple regression analysis and trend areas</p> <p>    Spatial regression</p> <p>    Spatial distributions and clusters</p> <p>    Hypothesis testing</p> <p>    Regional variable theory</p> <p>The course is distributed online and is given via the Internet to students in the master's program in Geographic Information Science.</p><p>http://www.nateko.lu.se/gisn41</p>

Entry requirements

Entry to the course requires general entry requirements, English B/6 and 90 credits scientific studies, including 30 credits in GIS. Equivalent knowledge acquired in a different way, also gives admission to the course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• GIS: GIS and Statistical Analysis

  Lund University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %