Date of Award
Fall 12-1-2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Geography, Geology, and Anthropology
Abstract
Deer-vehicle accidents (DV As) are a problem in many areas. They cause millions of dollars in property damage, personal injury, and loss of life each year. This thesis examines whether DVAs in Vigo County, Indiana during the year 2000 were spatially autocorrelated; and whether DV As selected by deer habitat were spatially autocorrelated. Specifically using Moran's I to test for spatial autocorrelation this study determined if and to what degree spatial autocorrelation existed among these DVAs. A Moran's I value of .0023 shows that the accidents occurred randomly. These DV A data were then used to plot a map which showed areas where higher concentrations of accidents occurred.
Recommended Citation
Horn, J. Scott, "Spatial Autocorrelation of Deer-Vehicle Accidents in Vigo County" (2005). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3415.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3415
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