Latest Contributions by LindaPeters

Thanks to @Dr. Abowd and @Dr. Lauren Griffin for a great conversation this morning... the video is now posted here on GeoNet for those who missed it.    and please join in the discussion.  What is important to you? demographic #census2020 #statistics‌  differential privacy #accuracy‌‌ ... View more

Interesting article out on new rising #demographic - those who are #foodinsecure for the first time.  This article on #food banks highlights the use of #census data to understand this issue at small area geography levels.   Just one of the many examples of why we need to be able to have#accurate‌ data for decision making.   https://statescoop.com/gis-food-insecurity-banks-map-tech/ ... View more

Jia - Thanks for the great question.   I would suggest you look at the National Statistical Bureau website for China.  Typically these agencies do have in different areas including population and housing, labor, unemployment and more.  You may have to do some work to compile this data for analysis, but it would let you study at sub-national levels.  ... View more

Javier  - here is another link - that lets you browse country by country:   doc.arcgis.com/en/esri-demographics/ ... View more

Javier You can look at Esri Demographics | Explore Data  and see all the different types of data available. We have data for over 100 countries and counting! ... View more

Business Analyst will allow you to better understand the market you want to open up in as well as the customer base.  I would explore the data using the techniques learned in week  4 - know who your target customers are and how best to reach them.   ... View more

Hi Heather, Thanks for the great question.  I didn't start out my career in GIS either, but once I understood the power I went back to to study GIS.  There are many great online courses like this MOOC that can help you sharpen your skills.  I would suggest you think about how you might like to apply GIS, look for a company that needs these skills and go market yourself!  There is incredibly high demand for graduates who understand how to think spatially. keep thinking spatial! Linda ... View more

Nice article by Dr. Paul Cheung on the issues currently being faced by NSOs including small area geography and privacy concerns.  Cheung also addresses grid versus administrative boundaries as a method for aggregation.  Interesting Read ... View more