[modeling]
A measure of pattern arrangement that considers the relative abundance of each category for the kernel at each cell location.
[Esri software]
Summarizes racial and ethnic diversity, indicating the likelihood that two individuals, chosen at random from the same area, belong to the same race or ethnic group. The index ranges from 0 (no diversity) to 100 (highest diversity). An area's Diversity Index increases when the population includes more race/ethnic groups.