Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2002
College/Unit
Regional Research Institute
Document Number
Research Paper #2002-13
Department/Program/Center
Regional Research Institute
Abstract
In this paper, I propose a logit spatial association model for binary spatial events and develop a scan algorithm to search for spatial associations. I extend the traditional logit model with spatial autocorrelated component so that the model includes not only known risk factors, but also spatially autocorrelated regions as a control or explanatory factor. The case study of West Virginia Lung Cancer shows that the model effectively captures cool and hot spots in lung cancer mortality.
Digital Commons Citation
Lin, Ge, "A Spatial Logit Association Model for Cluster Detection" (2002). Regional Research Institute Working Papers. 141.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/rri_pubs/141