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]  or by phone on: 0113 343 3535

Best Wishes,

Rosie Temple

TALISMAN Project Support

School of Geography

University of Leeds

Leeds LS2 9JT