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Chapter 14 explores how to translate your GIS analysis and findings into action. Throughout this book, we explore various ways to use spatially based research methods. Carrying out an analysis in GIS is just the first step in answering spatial questions and informing decision making with your results. As a GIS analyst implementing a study, the effort you make to ask appropriate questions, identify relevant data, employ analytical methods, and present results effectively may provide essential information to policy makers. Conversely, if you find yourself in the role of decision maker, you will benefit from understanding the underlying methods used in the project. In this chapter, we lay out steps to follow to achieve solid, spatially based policy.