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Emily J Hackett-Jones1, Kale J Davies, Benjamin J Binder

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Area of Science:

  • Spatial analysis
  • Statistical modeling
  • Geostatistics

Background:

  • Analyzing spatial data often involves counting objects within defined regions (bins).
  • Previous methods relied on equal-sized bins, which are unsuitable for complex spatial domains.
  • Unequal bin configurations offer a more flexible approach to spatial data analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a generalized index for assessing complete spatial randomness (CSR) in spatial data.
  • To evaluate the performance of this index using unequal bin configurations.
  • To compare the new index with traditional equal-sized bin methods.

Main Methods:

  • A generalized index was developed based on the variance of bin counts.
  • Overlapping or nonoverlapping unequal bins were used to cover the spatial domain.
  • The index was tested on simulated data and applied to real-world spatial datasets.

Main Results:

  • The generalized index effectively distinguishes between complete spatial randomness (CSR) and non-CSR states.
  • Trends in the index were analyzed concerning data density and bin size.
  • The index generally yielded lower values than theoretical limits due to object exclusion effects.

Conclusions:

  • Unequal bin configurations provide a robust method for analyzing spatial data randomness.
  • The generalized index offers a reliable tool for identifying CSR in diverse spatial datasets.
  • The approach is applicable to various fields, including biological and ecological spatial modeling.