GIS analysis normally starts with a question. This question can be a simple one such as what the total length of roads within the city is. They can also be very complex, such as I need to know the best place to locate my new business within the city so that it has water and sewer services, as well as whether it is near major roads and in a location that will get business customers during the day and families in the evening.
These questions get you started on the analysis process. This process is normally not linear. You will find that once you answer the initial question, it leads to other questions that start the process all over again. So, the general analysis process looks like this:
The initial question should cause you to ask questions as well. The question period establishes the specifications of what needs to be answered and what data you will need to answer the question.
Once you know...