Friday, April 17, 2009

univariant choropleth



A univariant choropleth is used to show only one variable. This map shows the areas of highest population concentration in the United States.

standardized choropleth



A standardized choropleth is when the data is divided by another feature of the map, usually land. This map of Canada shows population size.

propaganda map





A propaganda map is used to promote skewed political views. This map is used to promote propaganda in the Middle East.

star plot






A star plot is used to display and compare multiple variables. This graph is used to compare different variables, such as mass and trajectory completion, of 5 different designs of a Mars Exploration Rover.

correlation matrix






A correlation matrix shows the strength and direction of linear relationships between two variables.

similarity matrix






A similarity matrix measures the similarities between objects. The greater the similarity the larger the value of the measure will be.

stem and leaf plot






A stem and leaf plot organizes numbers according to place value. This shows how to make a stem and leaf plot and how to determine what each line represents.