Suitability Location Analysis for Kindergarten

• Main Author: Paku Rozi, Izzah
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/2975/1/0001.pdf; http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/2975/

This dissertation report basically discusses the research done of the chosen topic, which is the Suitability Location Analysis for Kindergarten. The specific location of study is at Meru, Ipoh. The ultimate objective of the studies is to identify considered factor for suitability analysis of kindergarten based on requirement sites and hazardous environmental risk and also to assist in proper placement of a kindergarten using spatial analysis. Kindergarten is the first formal education center. It is the place where children could learn everything from early age. So the suitable site is important to ensure that their surrounding is conducive for learning. Decision making is a tough process to make. Especially when dealing with the decision that involves competing alternatives. Geographical Information System (GIS) is the powerful geospatial analysis tools that could aid the decision maker to make the best choice in decision by considering the constraint and factor as the criteria for evaluation instead of the site requirement by the local authority. The geospatial analysis software that used in this case study is the Map Info Professional 7.0. The outcome of this study is the suitability map that shows the various suitable location for the kindergarten at Meru, Ipoh.