[GD6-2] Thematic accuracy

Thematic accuracy evaluates the correctness of attribute values of geospatial objects compared to the expected (real world) reference value

External resources

• Mumby, P. J., & Edwards, A. J. (2002). Mapping marine environments with IKONOS imagery: enhanced spatial resolution can deliver greater thematic accuracy. Remote sensing of environment, 82(2-3), 248-257.
• Zhang, Z. (2020). Thematic Accuracy Assessment. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge (2nd Quarter 2020 Edition), John P. Wilson (ed.). DOI: 10.22224/gistbok/2020.2.3

Learning outcomes

• 812 - Explain the distinction between thematic accuracy, geometric accuracy, and topological fidelity
  Explain the distinction between thematic accuracy, geometric accuracy, and topological fidelity
• 813 - Describe the different measurement levels on which thematic accuracy is based
  Describe the different measurement levels on which thematic accuracy is based
• 814 - Describe the component measures and the utility of a misclassification matrix
  Describe the component measures and the utility of a misclassification matrix
• 815 - Discuss how measures of spatial autocorrelation may be used to evaluate thematic accuracy
  Discuss how measures of spatial autocorrelation may be used to evaluate thematic accuracy
• 816 - Outline the SDTS and ISO TC211 standards for thematic accuracy
  Outline the SDTS and ISO TC211 standards for thematic accuracy

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [GD6-2] Thematic accuracy subclassof [GD4-1] Data quality