Social GIS Workshops: Training By GIS³

[Courtney Sullivan]

HANDS-ON TRAINING BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIS³ - www.gis3.com

It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of all data has a
spatial component. By using this locational information, we can take
data directly from a spreadsheet and place them on a map. Once we are
able to visualize this data, we can view patterns and trends not
readily visible in a table or chart.

GIS (Geographic Information System) gives us the ability to integrate
information about a place to give us a better understanding of that
place. Whether we want to site a new business, analyze crime
patterns, evaluate disease distribution, or examine the demographics
of our communities, GIS technology will aid us in our endeavors.

SOCIAL GIS WORKSHOPS - http://www.gis3.com/asp/classtraining.asp

GIS³ is currently offering two workshops that focus on the social
applications of GIS, including techniques for working with census
data. These workshops are designed for researchers, planners,
analysts, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses who want to
apply GIS techniques to social research.

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Class size is limited, so register early.
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WORKSHOP 1:--->
Community GIS: An Introduction to Social Mapping(tm) (for those with
little or no experience with GIS software)
Chicago, IL - September 20, 2004
Washington, DC - September 28, 2004

This one-day, fast-paced workshop is designed to introduce
participants to ArcView(tm) 8.3 and to provide the foundation for
becoming a successful GIS user. This course teaches basic techniques
for working with ArcView(tm) 8.3 while focusing on the social
applications of GIS - grant writing, needs assessment, community
evaluation, public health, and customer location.


WORKSHOP 2:--->
Beyond Tables and Graphs: Mapping the Census(tm) (for folks with some
experience with GIS software - ArcView 3.x or 8.x)
Chicago, IL - September 21, 2004
Washington, DC - September 29, 2004

This one-day workshop focuses on the integration of demographic and
spatial data, with an emphasis on the analysis and display of the
resulting geodemographic data. This is a hands-on workshop that will
teach participants about working with census data in a GIS. Following
the workshop, participants will be able to customize census geography
to fit their target areas, perform spatial queries and analyze census
data, and create thematic and density maps. Participants can choose
whether they would like to complete their exercises in ArcView 3.x or
ArcView 8.x!
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TUITION:
$245.00 (per workshop)


CURRENT SCHEDULE:
Workshops are currently scheduled in major cities across the United
State. Check out the schedule at www.gis3.com/asp/calendar.asp.

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REGISTRATION:
Online registration is available at www.gis3.com or you may call us at
1-888-663-GIS3(4473).

ABOUT GIS³:
GIS³ specializes in unparalleled, technology-based, innovative
solutions for community groups and small businesses. We supply our
clients with the systems, consulting, training and support they need
to better serve their own clientele. With this focus on the
community, GIS³ puts the power of the information age into the hands
of the people. If you have any questions regarding this workshop, or
GIS³ in general, please contact us at 1-888-663-GIS(4473) or visit our
website at www.gis3.com.


GIS³ Incorporated
5511 NE 43rd Way
Vancouver, WA 98661

[Andy B]

Aside from this being an advert I did laugh when i saw the rehashed
argument that 80% of data has some spatial connection. I remember Bill
Clinton saying this but does anyone know where it came from... who was
responsible for the research that led to this statement?

Post by Courtney Sullivan
HANDS-ON TRAINING BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIS³ - www.gis3.com
It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of all data has a
spatial component. By using this locational information, we can take
data directly from a spreadsheet and place them on a map. Once we are
able to visualize this data, we can view patterns and trends not
readily visible in a table or chart.
GIS (Geographic Information System) gives us the ability to integrate
information about a place to give us a better understanding of that
place. Whether we want to site a new business, analyze crime
patterns, evaluate disease distribution, or examine the demographics
of our communities, GIS technology will aid us in our endeavors.
SOCIAL GIS WORKSHOPS - http://www.gis3.com/asp/classtraining.asp
GIS³ is currently offering two workshops that focus on the social
applications of GIS, including techniques for working with census
data. These workshops are designed for researchers, planners,
analysts, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses who want to
apply GIS techniques to social research.
*******************************************************************************
Class size is limited, so register early.
*******************************************************************************
WORKSHOP 1:--->
Community GIS: An Introduction to Social Mapping(tm) (for those with
little or no experience with GIS software)
Chicago, IL - September 20, 2004
Washington, DC - September 28, 2004
This one-day, fast-paced workshop is designed to introduce
participants to ArcView(tm) 8.3 and to provide the foundation for
becoming a successful GIS user. This course teaches basic techniques
for working with ArcView(tm) 8.3 while focusing on the social
applications of GIS - grant writing, needs assessment, community
evaluation, public health, and customer location.
WORKSHOP 2:--->
Beyond Tables and Graphs: Mapping the Census(tm) (for folks with some
experience with GIS software - ArcView 3.x or 8.x)
Chicago, IL - September 21, 2004
Washington, DC - September 29, 2004
This one-day workshop focuses on the integration of demographic and
spatial data, with an emphasis on the analysis and display of the
resulting geodemographic data. This is a hands-on workshop that will
teach participants about working with census data in a GIS. Following
the workshop, participants will be able to customize census geography
to fit their target areas, perform spatial queries and analyze census
data, and create thematic and density maps. Participants can choose
whether they would like to complete their exercises in ArcView 3.x or
ArcView 8.x!
*******************************************************************************
$245.00 (per workshop)
Workshops are currently scheduled in major cities across the United
State. Check out the schedule at www.gis3.com/asp/calendar.asp.
*******************************************************************************
Online registration is available at www.gis3.com or you may call us at
1-888-663-GIS3(4473).
GIS³ specializes in unparalleled, technology-based, innovative
solutions for community groups and small businesses. We supply our
clients with the systems, consulting, training and support they need
to better serve their own clientele. With this focus on the
community, GIS³ puts the power of the information age into the hands
of the people. If you have any questions regarding this workshop, or
GIS³ in general, please contact us at 1-888-663-GIS(4473) or visit our
website at www.gis3.com.
GIS³ Incorporated
5511 NE 43rd Way
Vancouver, WA 98661

[Geoff Dutton]

I don't know the source of that statistic, but it is believable, IMO:

* If you measure "data" by numbers of documents/datasets, then
the statement might not be as strong than if you measure by
dataset size (because GIS/CADD/RS datasets tend to be much
larger than those for other types of data).
* If you interpret "some spatial connection" to mean "georeferenced"
or "spatially referenced," then the statement may be an overestimate.
* If you interpret "some spatial connection" to mean "related to
geographic locations" then the statement may be an underestimate.
For example, all digital photos depict some particular place, even
if its location isn't recorded.

In fact, I have a hard time thinking of any data that does not relate
to geographic locations or entities. If liberally interpreted, perhaps
the number is closer to 99%.

Post by Andy B
Aside from this being an advert I did laugh when i saw the rehashed
argument that 80% of data has some spatial connection. I remember Bill
Clinton saying this but does anyone know where it came from... who was
responsible for the research that led to this statement?

Post by Courtney Sullivan
HANDS-ON TRAINING BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIS³ - www.gis3.com
It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of all data has a
spatial component. By using this locational information, we can take
data directly from a spreadsheet and place them on a map. Once we are
able to visualize this data, we can view patterns and trends not
readily visible in a table or chart.
GIS (Geographic Information System) gives us the ability to integrate
information about a place to give us a better understanding of that
place. Whether we want to site a new business, analyze crime
patterns, evaluate disease distribution, or examine the demographics
of our communities, GIS technology will aid us in our endeavors.
SOCIAL GIS WORKSHOPS - http://www.gis3.com/asp/classtraining.asp
GIS³ is currently offering two workshops that focus on the social
applications of GIS, including techniques for working with census
data. These workshops are designed for researchers, planners,
analysts, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses who want to
apply GIS techniques to social research.

*******************************************************************************

Post by Andy B

Post by Courtney Sullivan
Class size is limited, so register early.

*******************************************************************************

Post by Andy B

Post by Courtney Sullivan
WORKSHOP 1:--->
Community GIS: An Introduction to Social Mapping(tm) (for those with
little or no experience with GIS software)
Chicago, IL - September 20, 2004
Washington, DC - September 28, 2004
This one-day, fast-paced workshop is designed to introduce
participants to ArcView(tm) 8.3 and to provide the foundation for
becoming a successful GIS user. This course teaches basic techniques
for working with ArcView(tm) 8.3 while focusing on the social
applications of GIS - grant writing, needs assessment, community
evaluation, public health, and customer location.
WORKSHOP 2:--->
Beyond Tables and Graphs: Mapping the Census(tm) (for folks with some
experience with GIS software - ArcView 3.x or 8.x)
Chicago, IL - September 21, 2004
Washington, DC - September 29, 2004
This one-day workshop focuses on the integration of demographic and
spatial data, with an emphasis on the analysis and display of the
resulting geodemographic data. This is a hands-on workshop that will
teach participants about working with census data in a GIS. Following
the workshop, participants will be able to customize census geography
to fit their target areas, perform spatial queries and analyze census
data, and create thematic and density maps. Participants can choose
whether they would like to complete their exercises in ArcView 3.x or
ArcView 8.x!

*******************************************************************************

Post by Andy B

Post by Courtney Sullivan
$245.00 (per workshop)
Workshops are currently scheduled in major cities across the United
State. Check out the schedule at www.gis3.com/asp/calendar.asp.

*******************************************************************************

Post by Andy B

Post by Courtney Sullivan
Online registration is available at www.gis3.com or you may call us at
1-888-663-GIS3(4473).
GIS³ specializes in unparalleled, technology-based, innovative
solutions for community groups and small businesses. We supply our
clients with the systems, consulting, training and support they need
to better serve their own clientele. With this focus on the
community, GIS³ puts the power of the information age into the hands
of the people. If you have any questions regarding this workshop, or
GIS³ in general, please contact us at 1-888-663-GIS(4473) or visit our
website at www.gis3.com.
GIS³ Incorporated
5511 NE 43rd Way
Vancouver, WA 98661

[Andrew L]

Post by Geoff Dutton
* If you measure "data" by numbers of documents/datasets, then
the statement might not be as strong than if you measure by
dataset size (because GIS/CADD/RS datasets tend to be much
larger than those for other types of data).
* If you interpret "some spatial connection" to mean "georeferenced"
or "spatially referenced," then the statement may be an overestimate.
* If you interpret "some spatial connection" to mean "related to
geographic locations" then the statement may be an underestimate.
For example, all digital photos depict some particular place, even
if its location isn't recorded.
In fact, I have a hard time thinking of any data that does not relate
to geographic locations or entities. If liberally interpreted, perhaps
the number is closer to 99%.

Well, if you include the physical location of that data, then you're at
100%. It's one of those meaningless phrases bandied around by sales
reps. OK, 80% of data may have some 'spatial connection', but of what
quality is it and to what use can it (or should it) be put?

Andrew

[Freddie Newsgroup]

The core of the presentation is very legitimate in how spatial data can be
used for direct or database marketing.

It is a matter of taking geographical information like the census and postal
codes/zip codes, demographic information, and overlaying them and selecting
the groups and their locations that you want to market to.

Marketing was never more then making educated assumptions based on
information you have garnered.

This system of database marketing is what makes people like American
Express, Readers Digest, many of the largest charities, political parties,
and large retailers successful.

You can poo poo it all you want, but it is successful if used right.

Many meaningless phrases being bandied about have their origin in the
non-profit or government bureaucracy. They are, ''...entire vocabularies of
meaningless jargon, are being invented to describe entire kingdoms of
nonexistent thought, on a daily basis, by the most learned of people. The
most popular use of this jargon is to stymie real thought. either on their
part or that of their audience.''

Since spatial means space, and since data can help to locate certain things,
people, or markets in a certain location or space, it is well used.

I would suggest that if you had 80% of the information on a demographic you
were interested in reaching and placed it over the census and postal
code/zip code matrix, you could tell with a good degree of certainty what
colour the shoes were, on the feet of the people on that postal walk.

Post by Andrew L

Post by Geoff Dutton
* If you measure "data" by numbers of documents/datasets, then
the statement might not be as strong than if you measure by
dataset size (because GIS/CADD/RS datasets tend to be much
larger than those for other types of data).
* If you interpret "some spatial connection" to mean "georeferenced"
or "spatially referenced," then the statement may be an overestimate.
* If you interpret "some spatial connection" to mean "related to
geographic locations" then the statement may be an underestimate.
For example, all digital photos depict some particular place, even
if its location isn't recorded.
In fact, I have a hard time thinking of any data that does not relate
to geographic locations or entities. If liberally interpreted, perhaps
the number is closer to 99%.

Well, if you include the physical location of that data, then you're at
100%. It's one of those meaningless phrases bandied around by sales
reps. OK, 80% of data may have some 'spatial connection', but of what
quality is it and to what use can it (or should it) be put?
Andrew