Monday, April 2, 2012

Unstandardized choropleth maps

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2004US_election_map.jpg

  This is a image of an unstandardized choropleth map. This map depicts the election results for 2004. Because the map uses raw data that isn't split into equal sections, it is considered unstandardized. The different shades of red versus the different shades of blue show the unequal points on the map.

Nominal area choropleth map

http://amlcartography.sourceforge.net/chapter5/c5_2.html



This image shows a nominal area choropleth map. A nominal area choropleth map shows predefined aerial units. Usually a nominal area choropleth will have a graded color series, showing the different levels of intensity based off of a gradual color change from light to dark. The colors in the map above depicts different sets of data. A legend color coats and labels the data.

Bilateral graph

http://www.gallup.com/poll/106858/chinas-leadership-better-regarded-outside-west.aspx



   The image above depicts a bilateral graph. Relative to a bar graph, a bilateral graph compares two or more variables side by side for a particular subject. This bilateral graph shows the percentage of people and their answers for the survey question, categorized in three different regions. 

Accumulative line graph or Lorenz curve

http://www.econweb.com/texts/current/Mansions/inequality-measure.html


   This graph depicts a Lorenz curve. The Lorenz curve represents the cumulative distribution function graphically, showing the proportion of the distribution, often used in income distribution. This graph indicates the cumulative percentage of wealth relative to the cumulative percentage of households.  

Index value plot

http://mohapl.dyndns.org/marketpred.html

   Shown above is an Index value plot. An index value plot, has index values plotted instead of an actual numbers. Index value plots give a comparison, or normal, in order to base values off of. The above index value plot comes from the Dow Jones industrial average values depicting the return on the closing price.  

Population profile


http://www.co.nezperce.id.us/Portals/0/Planning%20and%20Building/ComprehensivePlan/fig_9-3.jpg


   The graph above shows a population profile. A population profile is a graph that gauges a number of people and organizes them by their age. This population profile is depicted by a horizontal bar graph, showing the number of people from three different decades. The ages span from under 5 through 75 and over.

Climograph


http://mrordovensky.edublogs.org/2011/12/20/all-classes-climograph-and-question-worksheet-due-tomorrow-quiz-thurs-1222/



    The above image is a climograph. A climograph gives a visual description of the climate in a specific location. Temperature and precipitation can be gauged for a specific location and is shown on the graph. The above climograph shows the climate for Adelaide, Australia.