Moran's I

Moran's I is a statistical measure that assesses whether similar values are geographically clustered or randomly distributed across an area. It helps determine if high or low values tend to be located near each other or if they are spread out without pattern. A positive Moran's I indicates that similar values (high or low) are clustered together, while a negative value suggests that dissimilar values are neighbors. A value close to zero implies a random spatial distribution. It's commonly used in fields like geography, epidemiology, and urban planning to analyze spatial patterns and relationships.