{"id":4141,"date":"2025-08-06T14:52:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/gmdc\/?page_id=4141"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:10:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:10:59","slug":"frequent-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/gmdc\/services-programs\/frequent-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quick Questions\u2014Where Should I Go?<\/h3>\n
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If you\u2019re asking\u2026<\/th>\n

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\u201cWhere can I sit down and crunch data right now?\u201d<\/p>\n

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GMDC Labs<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 18 high powered work stations located in the Geospatial Map and Data Centre with pre loaded software such as: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, SPSS, RStudio\u00a0and an 80\u2033 teaching display.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m stuck\u2014how do I join my shapefile to census data?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Request GIS Support<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 book a 30-minute consult with our GIS specialist (in-person or Zoom).<\/p>\n

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\u201cHow do I know if I’m using the right statistical test for my data\u201d<\/p>\n

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Request Statistical Support<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 meet with our statistics consultant for support with data analysis.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAre there any upcoming workshops on StoryMaps?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Workshop Series<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 see the calendar and register in one click.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to learn more about drone technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Drone Learning Program<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 borrow UAV gear, learn flight planning, and process imagery.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWho runs this place? How do I contact the team?\u201d<\/p>\n

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About Us<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 staff bios, hours, and location.<\/p>\n

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