Calculating Correlation between 2 (or more) Rasters?

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06-01-2017 05:44 AM
SimonJackson
Frequent Contributor

With Vector data I can understand correlations between layers using regression tools such as OLS.

What tools would be suitable to understand the correlation/relationship between two (or more) different rasters?

I saw Band Collection Stats but I think this just outputs a table.  Was hoping to have an accompanying spatial output as well.  

Any pointers would be great.

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DanPatterson_Retired
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Yes do read that discussion on 'correlation' and 'regression'.  It is generally a term badly used.  Simple visuals showing co-location can be accomplished using a variety of tools.  If you have nominal or ordinal data, you won't be using regression at all and if you want to go with non-parametric tests of statistics there are few built in.  the Combine tool in SA will at least allow you to determine whether certain pairings/groupings of attributes occur.  

I might be best to describe the nature of your data before useful recommendations can be made.

SimonJackson
Frequent Contributor

Thanks Dan - the combine tool and your comments in the other post are very helpful.

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DanPatterson_Retired
MVP Emeritus

I will mark it 'Assumed Answered ' then

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