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Small Area Geodemographics: An Introduction to building a classification using census data Date: June 6, 2014 Organising Institution: University of Leeds (As part of TALISMAN, an ESRC funded project and NCRM node aimed at enhancing research methods across the UK) Course description: This one day course has the threefold aims of providing an introduction to (i) accessing 2011 Census data using the Census Support services of the UK Data Service, (ii) building a small area geodemographic system based on census data, and (iii) using a geographic information system to visualise the classification spatially. The course will be delivered through presentations and hands-on computer practical sessions. By the end of the course, participants will be able to (i) access data using the InFuse software, an online query tool that enables users to select 2011 Census aggregate data for different geographical areas in England and Wales; (ii) pre-process the data through standardisation and testing for multi-collinearity, (iii) construct a geodemographic classification using K-means and interpret the results; (iv) download boundary data and map the area clusters using MapInfo Professional. Times: 9.30 a.m.- 4.00 p.m. Location: G19, East Building, School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT Instructor: Professor John Stillwell and Luke Burns Level of prior learning required: Some experience with GIS would be useful, but is not essential. Fees: £30 for UK postgraduate students, £60 for RCUK funded researchers/ staff at UK universities. Fee Includes: Course materials, lunch and refreshments. For further information and to register, please visit: http://store.leeds.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&catid=47&prodid=409 Or contact Amy O'Neill by email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or by phone on: 0113 343 3535 Best Wishes, Rosie Temple TALISMAN Project Support School of Geography University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.