Spatial Socio-Econometric Modeling (SSEM) : Springer : 9783031248566 : 3031248562 : 02 Jul 2023 : With the primary goal of expanding access to spatial data science tools, this book offers dozens of minimal or low-code functions and tutorials designed to ease the implementation of fully reproducible Spatial Socio-Econometric Modeling (SSEM) analyses. Designed as a University of Pennsylvania Ph.D. level course for sociologists, political scientists, urban planners, criminologists, and data scientists, this textbook equips social scientists with all concepts, explanations, and functions required to strengthen their data storytelling. It specifically provides social scientists with a comprehensive set of open-access minimal code tools to: ?Identify and access place-based longitudinal and cross-sectional data sources and formats?Conduct advanced data management, including crosswalks, joining, and matching ?Fully connect social network analyses with geospatial statistics?Formulate research q