2016 QUARTER 03

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W

Explain how outliers affect the results of analyses
Explain how the following techniques can be used to examine outliers: tabulation, histograms, box plots, correlation analysis, scatter plots, local statistics

Explain why the process “dissolve and merge” often follows vector overlay operations
Outline the possible sources of error in overlay operations
Compare and contrast the concept of overlay as it is implemented in raster and vector domains
Demonstrate how the geometric operations of intersection and overlay can be implemented in GIS
Demonstrate why the georegistration of datasets is critical to the success of any map overlay operation
Formalize the operation called map overlay using Boolean logic
Explain what is meant by the term “planar enforcement”
Exemplify applications in which overlay is useful, such as site suitability analysis

Differentiate among machine learning, data mining, and pattern recognition
Explain the principles of pattern recognition
Apply a simple spatial mean filter to an image as a means of recognizing patterns
Construct an edge-recognition filter
Design a simple spatial mean filter
Explain the outcome of an artificial intelligence analysis (e.g., edge recognition), including a discussion of what the human did not see that the computer identified and vice versa

Describe the differences between real phenomena, conceptual models, and GIS data representations thereof
Explain the role of metaphors and image schema in our understanding of geographic phenomena and geographic tasks
Compare and contrast the symbolic and connectionist theories of human cognition and memory and their ability to model various cases
Compare and contrast theories of spatial knowledge acquisition (e.g., Marr on vision, Piaget on childhood, Golledge on wayfinding)
Explore the contribution of linguistics to the study of spatial cognition and the role of natural language in the conceptualization of geographic phenomena

Define common philosophical theories that have influenced geography and science, such as logical positivism, Marxism, phenomenology, feminism, and critical theory
Identify the philosophical views and assumptions underlying the work of colleagues
Describe a brief history of major philosophical movements relating to the nature of space, time, geographic phenomena and human interaction with it
Compare and contrast the kinds of questions various philosophies ask, the methodologies they use, the answers they offer, and their applicability to different phenomena
Evaluate the influences of one’s own philosophical views and assumptions on GIS&T practices
Defend or refute the statement, “All data are theory-laden”

Differentiate between logical and physical models, in terms of the level of detail, constraints, and range of information included
Create physical model diagrams, using UML or other tools, based on logical model diagrams and software requirements
Create a complete design document ready for implementation
Recognize the constraints and opportunities of a particular choice of software for implementing a logical model

Explain how the concept of place encompasses more than just location
Evaluate the differences in how various parties think or feel differently about a place being modeled
Describe the elements of a sense of place or landscape that are difficult or impossible to adequately represent in GIS
Differentiate between space and place
Differentiate among elements of the meaning of a place that can or cannot be easily represented using geospatial technologies
Select a place or landscape with personal meaning and discuss its importance
Define the notions of cultural landscape and physical landscape

Explain why plane coordinates are sometimes preferable to geographic coordinates
Identify the map projection(s) upon which UTM coordinate systems are based, and explain the relationship between the projection(s) and the coordinate system grid
Discuss the magnitude and cause of error associated with UTM coordinates
Differentiate the characteristics and uses of the UTM coordinate system from the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) and the World Geographic Reference System (GEOREF)
Explain what State Plane Coordinates system (SPC) eastings and northings represent
Associate SPC coordinates and zone specifications with corresponding positions on a U.S. map or globe
Identify the map projection(s) upon which SPC coordinate systems are based, and explain the relationship between the projection(s) and the coordinate system grids
Discuss the magnitude and cause of error associated with SPC coordinates
Recommend the most appropriate plane coordinate system for applications at different spatial extents and justify the recommendation
Critique the U.S. Geological Survey’s choice of UTM as the standard coordinate system for the U.S. National Map
Describe the characteristics of the “national grids” of countries other than the U.S.
Explain what Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) eastings and northings represent
Associate UTM coordinates and zone specifications with corresponding position on a world map or globe

Compare and contrast common sensors by spatial resolution, spectral sensitivity, ground coverage, and temporal resolution (e.g., AVHRR, MODIS [intermediate resolution ~500 m, high temporal] Landsat, commercial high resolution [Ikonos and Quickbird]
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of acoustic remote sensing versus airborne or
satellite remote sensing for seafloor mapping
Select the most appropriate remotely sensed data source for a given analytical task, study area, budget, and availability
Differentiate between “push-broom” and “cross-track” scanning technologies
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of airborne remote sensing versus satellite remote sensing
Differentiate between “active” and “passive” sensors, citing examples of each
Explain the principle of multibeam bathymetric mapping
[Radarsat

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