Territorial Autocorrelation Analysis with the Local Moran I Method

Abstract

The application of the Local Moran I is primarily reasonable as a complementary and supporting methodology of other territorial analyses. With its application we can separate different processes of settlement groups, of which in many instances we analysed in another context. We mean here especially those settlement groups, which have members from different neighbour micro regions or counties that makes difficult the analysis of the groups. In such cases this methodology can play important role in demonstrating of territorial relationships and locating coherent settlement groups. These are especially useful for development examinations (centre-periphery aspects) and applier-supplier relationships or other contexts.