ESRI and Other GIS Suppliers Have Developed Schemes for Classifying

question 29

Multiple Choice

ESRI and other GIS suppliers have developed schemes for classifying geographic areas. The ESRI Tapestry Segmentation scheme classifies neighborhoods into 67 distinctive segments. How would you classify the following person? Thomas is a recent college graduate who accepted a merchant training position with Macy's in New York City. After six months, his strong performance at the company led to a promotion to assistant buyer and a raise. Each evening he either goes to a yoga class or relaxes at home streaming a movie. He enjoys traveling to Colorado on long weekends in the winter to go downhill skiing. Which of the following most accurately describes Thomas?

• A) Chic
• B) Metro Renter
• C) Metropolitans
• D) Main Street, USA
• E) Laptops and Lattes

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Definitions:

Abstraction

The process of reducing complexity by focusing on the main elements and ignoring specific details, often used in problem-solving and art.

Programmed Decisions

Decisions made in routine, repetitive, predictable situations that have occurred often enough to enable decision rules to be developed.

Structured Problems

Problems that are straightforward and clear with respect to information needs.

Environment of Uncertainty

Circumstances or situations where the outcomes, risks, or effects are unpredictable and lack clarity.