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== Predictive models ==

There are two broad types of geospatial predictive models: deductive and inductive.

[[Image:Signature_Analyst_Assessment_of_DC.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Crime Forecast of Washington DC. Red and orange colors indicate areas of high risk. The risk assessment was generated using an inductive predictive modeling tool called ''[http://www.spadacgeoeye.com/SignatureAnalystCorpSite/products/enabling-technology/advanced-processing-and-analytics/ Signature Analyst]''. Signature Analyst is used to analyze past events and predict where subsequent events are most likely to occur.]]

=== Deductive method ===