Optimization and Hypothesis Testing

The fifth module covered topics that pertained to optimizing and hypothesis testing.  This module provided tutorials on how to use reclassify, plus, cost distance, cost path, and raster to polyline tools.  These processes can assist with the effective and efficient implementation of a least cost path project, additionally; results can be supported with the testing of hypotheses. One example from these topics demonstrates how to find the least cost line for a new power line.

The image below represents the layers before optimization.

The image below represents the results from processes identifying the least cost path.

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