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Module 8 - Geocoding

INTRODUCTION

Geocoding is the process of creating geographic representations (usually points) from descriptions of locations (typically addresses, coordinates, zipcodes ...) in a table.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Define geocoding
2. List the 3 required elements to perform geocoding in ArcGIS
3. What is reference data?
4. Geocode addresses in ArcGIS

TERMS TO KNOW

• geocode
• address match
• reference data
• address locator

READING ASSIGNMENT

Download Geocoding - PowerPoint Supplement

Harvard University Geocoding Best Practices

Plus the links in the Active Learning Exercise to the online help

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Geocoding Exercise

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What are several reasons an address may not match during the geocoding process?
2. What is reference data and list a couple types
3. What is geocoding
4. What is an address locator
5. How does composite geocoding work?

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