Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Bivariate Choropleth Map


A bivariate choropleth map shows two variables on a map by joining two different sets of symbols or colors. This bivariate choropleth map shows housing values and population for counties in Ohio.






http://proceedings.esri.com/library/userconf/proc99/proceed/papers/pap171/p171.htm

Monday, September 13, 2010

Classed Choropleth Map

A classed choropleth map is a type of choropleth map. They use colors or shading to show different values of data and groups those values.













http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/Info.do?page=userguide/detailedguidance/statisticalpresentation/statisticalmaps/best-practice-statistical-maps.htm

Index Value Plot

An index value plot is a visual tool that displays plots values of data and then it connects those values. This is an index value plot that shows stock market prices in Australia.









http://www.justdata.com.au/Journals/Articles/trin.htm

Windrose


A windrose is a graphic tool used to view wind speed and direction for a particular location. This windrose shows wind speeds around Cumbria Soaring Club Sites which are located in the United Kingdom.












http://www.cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk/SiteManagement/CSC_WindRose.php

Scatterplot


A scatterplot is a type of mathematical diagram that shows the values of two variables for a set of data. This is a scatterplot of years of experience compared to income.








http://allpsych.com/researchmethods/correlation.html

Isoline Maps


Isoline maps are maps with continuous lines joining points of the same values. This is an Isoline map of the United States showing forecast winds.








http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0034-isolines.php

Friday, September 10, 2010

Topographic Map



Topographic maps are maps that show lots of details of vertical features, like mountains,valleys, or hills. This is a topographic map of Waterford, Virginia.












http://www.waterfordhistory.org/map-waterford-topographic.htm