median center
centroid
The Median Center is a location analysis method used to identify the geometric center of a group of points or locations. It is the point that minimizes the sum of the distances between itself and the other locations in the group. In other words, it is the location that is equidistant to all the other locations in the set.
The Median Center can be determined using either a graphical or mathematical approach.
Graphically, the Median Center can be found by placing a map with the locations plotted on a piece of cardboard and then cutting out the locations. The cardboard can then be balanced on a point, and the point where the cardboard balances is considered the Median Center.
Mathematically, the Median Center can be calculated by using the following formula:
MC = (Xc, Yc)
where Xc and Yc are the coordinates of the Median Center and are calculated using the following formulas:
Xc = ∑(Xi) / N
Yc = ∑(Yi) / N
where Xi and Yi are the x and y coordinates of the ith location, and N is the total number of locations.
The Median Center is useful in location analysis as it helps businesses and organizations identify the optimal location for a facility or service that will minimize transportation costs and provide equitable access to customers. It is commonly used in transportation planning, emergency response planning, and resource allocation, among other applications.
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