GoBURM

GoBURM is a geospatial tool developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to calculate the variance explained by different components of a regression model. The acronym GoBURM stands for Geospatial Bivariate Regression Model.

GoBURM is a software tool used in geospatial analysis to perform spatial regression analysis and to predict the impact of different factors on a dependent variable. It is designed to handle large datasets and to provide a comprehensive understanding of complex relationships between geographical variables. The tool uses a linear model-based approach to identify the contributory factors of the regression and to estimate the variance explained by each factor.

GoBURM is widely used in a variety of fields such as geography, environmental science, economics, and public health for analyzing and visualizing large geospatial datasets. The software is typically used to analyze the relationship between different geographical variables and a dependent variable, and to identify the contributing factors of the regression.

The main advantage of GoBURM is its ability to handle large datasets and to perform fast and efficient computations. It also provides a user-friendly interface for the analysis and visualization of results. However, the software requires a good understanding of the underlying statistical concepts and geospatial analysis. GoBURM can be run on a Windows platform, and pre-compiled versions are available for download from the USGS website.

GoBURM has been widely cited in numerous publications and is often used as a standard tool in geospatial analysis. However, it may have some limitations such as not being able to handle missing values for certain predictor variables. Nevertheless, it remains a valuable resource for researchers and analysts working with large geospatial datasets.