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    • Spatial Analysis
    • Visual Analytics

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    • Geographic regression models identify patterns in spatial data but require clear explanations.
    • Understanding the 'why' behind spatial phenomena necessitates detailing model structures, parameters, and geographic context.
    • Local regression models emphasize the role of location in human behavior, demanding robust contextualization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Introduce GeoExplainer, a visual analytics framework for creating explanative documentation of spatial analyses.
    • Support analysts in summarizing and contextualizing findings from geographic regression models.
    • Enhance the interpretability and reproducibility of spatial analysis research.

    Main Methods:

    • GeoExplainer flags potential issues in model parameter selection.
    • Utilizes template-based text generation for summarizing spatial model outputs.
    • Integrates with external knowledge repositories for result annotation and explanation.
    • Features an interactive report generation widget for capturing visualizations and annotations.

    Main Results:

    • The framework assists analysts in documenting spatial models effectively.
    • Provides automated summaries and contextual annotations for model outputs.
    • Facilitates the creation of interactive reports detailing spatial analysis findings.
    • Demonstrated utility in a case study of 2016 US Presidential Election voting determinants.

    Conclusions:

    • GeoExplainer enhances the process of explaining complex spatial analyses.
    • Improves the clarity and accessibility of findings from geographic regression models.
    • Empowers researchers to create comprehensive and contextualized documentation for spatial studies.