Specification of spatial models: A simulation study on weights matrices

Stanislav Stakhovych and Tammo H.A. Bijmolt

Papers in Regional Science, 2009, vol. 88, issue 2, 389-408

Abstract: Abstract The correct specification of spatial models, and especially the choice of the spatial weights matrix, represents a crucial decision for researchers using georeferenced data. However, few guidelines exist on which weights matrix is most appropriate in certain cases. This paper therefore (1) studies the sensitivity of testing and estimating spatial models with different weights matrix specifications and (2) formulates recommendations for researchers applying spatial models regarding model selection and weights matrix specification. The research is based on Monte Carlo simulations with synthetic data. Resumen La correcta especificación de modelos espaciales, y especialmente la elección de la matriz de pesos espaciales, representa una decisión crucial para investigadores que estén utilizando datos georreferenciados. Sin embargo, existen pocas recomendaciones acerca de que matriz de pesos es la más apropiada en ciertos casos. Por tanto este artículo (1) estudia la sensitividad de los ensayos y la estimación de modelos espaciales con especificaciones diferentes de la matriz de pesos y (2) formula recomendaciones para investigadores que estén aplicando modelos espaciales en relación con la elección del modelo y las especificaciones de la matriz de pesos. La investigación está basada en simulaciones de Monte Carlo con datos sintéticos.

Date: 2009
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