Jack Getis

Jack Getis is a geographer and statistician known for his work in spatial analysis. He developed methods to identify patterns and clusters in geographic data—such as areas with high crime rates or disease outbreaks—by analyzing how data points are distributed in space. His techniques help researchers and policymakers understand where significant hot spots or cold spots exist, enabling better decision-making for resource allocation and intervention. Getis’s work is fundamental in spatial statistics, providing tools to interpret geographic data meaningfully and accurately.