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spatialization  

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  • Spatialization is the transformation of high-dimensional data into lower-dimensional geometric representations on the basis of computational methods and spatial metaphors. Its aim is to enable people to discover patterns and relationships within complex, n-dimensional data while leveraging existing perceptual and cognitive abilities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Spatialization]

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