Current practices in the spatial analysis of cancer: flies in the ointment
<p>Abstract</p> <p>While many lessons have been learned from the spatial analysis of cancer, there are several caveats that apply to many, if not all such analyses. As "flies in the ointment", these can substantially detract from a spatial analysis, and if not accounted f...
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>While many lessons have been learned from the spatial analysis of cancer, there are several caveats that apply to many, if not all such analyses. As "flies in the ointment", these can substantially detract from a spatial analysis, and if not accounted for, can lead to weakened and erroneous conclusions. This paper discusses several assumptions and limitations of spatial analysis, identifies problems of scientific inference, and concludes with potential solutions and future directions.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da4ee2a5031043b4827152d23734a55a2022-12-22T02:50:23ZengBMCInternational Journal of Health Geographics1476-072X2004-10-01312210.1186/1476-072X-3-22Current practices in the spatial analysis of cancer: flies in the ointmentJacquez Geoffrey M<p>Abstract</p> <p>While many lessons have been learned from the spatial analysis of cancer, there are several caveats that apply to many, if not all such analyses. As "flies in the ointment", these can substantially detract from a spatial analysis, and if not accounted for, can lead to weakened and erroneous conclusions. This paper discusses several assumptions and limitations of spatial analysis, identifies problems of scientific inference, and concludes with potential solutions and future directions.</p>http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/3/1/22 |
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| title | Current practices in the spatial analysis of cancer: flies in the ointment |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Current practices in the spatial analysis of cancer: flies in the ointment |
| title_short | Current practices in the spatial analysis of cancer: flies in the ointment |
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