Groupsranging
Groupsranging is a methodological concept used in data analysis and the social sciences to describe the extent of a defined group across space, time, or attribute space. The term encompasses techniques for identifying boundaries around where a group is present, measuring how far its influence or membership extends, and summarizing the diversity within the group. It is applicable to geographic, temporal, and qualitative ranges and often involves combining multiple data sources.
Methodology typically proceeds from a clear definition of the group, followed by data collection on individual
Applications include urban planning to identify service areas and resource allocation, epidemiology to map the spread
Limitations include data quality and boundary ambiguity, privacy concerns, and sensitivity to the choice of range