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How do you develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills using GIS?

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools for analyzing, visualizing, and communicating spatial data. But to use them effectively, you need more than technical skills. You also need to develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for making informed decisions, finding creative solutions, and overcoming challenges in GIS projects. In this article, you will learn how to do that using some practical tips and examples.

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Francis Oloo (Dr. rer. nat)

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1 Identify the problem

The first step to solving any problem is to define it clearly and precisely. What is the goal of your GIS project? What are the main questions you want to answer? What are the constraints and assumptions you have to consider? By identifying the problem, you can narrow down your focus, avoid irrelevant or misleading information, and set realistic expectations. You can also use tools like mind maps, flowcharts, or diagrams to help you organize your thoughts and visualize the problem.

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Kawish Abbas

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To identify the problems, we must have domain knowledge. Domain knowledge will open your mind to identify the problems and its solutions.

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2 Gather and evaluate data

The next step is to collect and assess the data you need to solve the problem. Data is the foundation of any GIS project, but not all data is equal. You have to evaluate the quality, accuracy, relevance, and reliability of your data sources, and check for any errors, gaps, or biases. You also have to consider the scale, projection, format, and metadata of your data, and how they affect your analysis and interpretation. You can use tools like data catalogs, metadata standards, or quality indicators to help you gather and evaluate data.

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All or nearly all of our problems are locational. Understanding the geography of issues allows us to add the proper context in our solutions. At the core of GIS are people, either victims of a problem, technical experts or policy makes. GIS allows us to get multiple perspectives from various stakeholders, hence ensuring that solutions that we propose address the needs of various people. Advances in technology such as mobile phones, and geosensors, together with improved computational models have also made GIS tools that can combine both quantitative and qualitative datasets into rich insights, allowing us to make decisions that are grounded in proper evidence. Finally, supports bidirectional interactions with user

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3 Analyze and interpret data

The third step is to apply appropriate methods and techniques to analyze and interpret your data. Analysis is the process of transforming data into information, while interpretation is the process of giving meaning and context to information. You have to choose the best methods and techniques for your problem, such as spatial analysis, statistical analysis, or modeling, and apply them correctly and consistently. You also have to interpret the results critically and objectively, and avoid jumping to conclusions or making false assumptions. You can use tools like analytical frameworks, charts, or maps to help you analyze and interpret data.

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4 Communicate and visualize data

The fourth step is to communicate and visualize your data effectively and persuasively. Communication is the process of sharing your findings and recommendations with others, while visualization is the process of presenting your data in a graphical or interactive way. You have to tailor your communication and visualization to your audience, purpose, and medium, and use clear, concise, and consistent language and visuals. You also have to support your claims with evidence and logic, and acknowledge any limitations or uncertainties. You can use tools like reports, presentations, or dashboards to help you communicate and visualize data.

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5 Reflect and improve

The final step is to reflect and improve on your problem-solving process and outcome. Reflection is the process of evaluating your strengths and weaknesses, and identifying what you learned and what you can do better. Improvement is the process of applying your feedback and lessons learned to your current or future GIS projects. You have to be honest and constructive with yourself and others, and seek feedback from different perspectives and sources. You also have to be open-minded and flexible, and embrace change and innovation. You can use tools like surveys, reviews, or portfolios to help you reflect and improve.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Identify the problem

2 Gather and evaluate data

3 Analyze and interpret data

4 Communicate and visualize data

5 Reflect and improve

6 Here’s what else to consider

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5 Reflect and improve

6 Here’s what else to consider

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