Unstandardized Choropleth Map

Unstandardized choropleth Maps are maps that display raw numbers instead of data based on percentages. This Unstandardized chropleth map is displaying the different church denominations throughtout the United States.

Unstandardized Choropleth Map

Standardized Choropleth Map

A standardized choropleth map is a map that shows an average according to an area. In this standardized map the region of Candada is standardized according to zoned areas which are shaded according to the number of 14 year olds. This map was taken from http://www.statcan.gc.ca/

Lorenz Curve

The lorenz curve is basically a graph that shows values and outcomes according to percentages. Lorenz curves are popular when it comes to income and population. This map was taken from Lorenz Curve

Bivariate Choropleth Map

In a bivariate choropleth map two variables are displayed on a geographic map. In the map above counties are color coded according to percent of population who have to high school degree and percent of people who live in poverty. The lighter the state dictates more diplomas which lead to less people living in poverty.

Bivariate Choropleth Map

Classed Choropleth Map

Classed choropleth maps is very similar to a thematic map. Data is being showed in a geographical format and in this particular classed choropleth map the states are shaded according to the median age of the states. The darker green the states, the higher the median.

Classed choropleth map

Unclassed Choropleth Maps

Unclassed choropleth maps is data divided into classes to display information of an area. In this unclassed chloropleth map each state is a shade of red, brown, or blue according to people who use another word to classify soft drinks. The northern part of the U.S. says refers to softdrinks as "pop" while in the south the mojority call it "soda" or just plain coke.

Classed Choropleth Map

Correlation Matrix

According to socialresearchmethods.net a correlation is a single number that describes the degree of relationship between two variables. In the matrix above it is displaying potential global climate change according to human activity, with those two being the variables. This graph was taken from ucar.image.edu

Box Plot

Box plots are a good way to represent different data on a scale. This picture above seperates the pay grades into 5 different categoriers and lables the average income of men to women in each grade. This photo was taken from http://www.information-management.com/issues/20050801/1033566-1.html

Range Graded Proportional Circle Map

Range graded proportional cirlce maps display information about a certain area through cirlces that vary in size. The map above is showing the different types of meat that were sent to bucheries from different places in France. This map was taken from https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog486/l5_p5.html

Nominal Area Chloropleth Map

Nominal Chloropleth maps are maps that display nominal information about a certain area. For example, In this nominal chloropleth map the percentange of African American condo owners in California accoring to the color. This map was taken from http://my.ilstu.edu/~jrcarter/Geo204/Choro/Tom/

Index Value Plot

Index value plots are a good way to represent a large numbers of data over time. This index plot came from themacrotrader.com and it is showing Russell's financial information over the last decade.

Index Value Plot 

Triangular Plot

A triangular plot is a graph based on three variables which lead to a constant in an equelateral triangle. In this triangular plot sand, silt, and clay are plotted throughout the triangle depending on the texture. These types of graphs are mostly used in Geologic studies.

Triangular Plot