Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Bivariate Choropleth Map


A Bivariate Choropleth map is a Classed Choropleth map that compare two sets of statistics. The map above showing the change in divorce rates, comparing a 1980's Classed Choropleth Map to and 1990s Classed Choropleth Map. 

*If you go to the source of the photo the map flashes between Classed Choropleth Maps. I have provided a screencap below in order to show the other map that flashes. 


Unclassed Choropleth Maps



Unclassed Choropleth Maps are extremely similar to Classed Choropleth Maps except, Unclassed Choropleth maps do not have an averaged statistic towards each particular color. There are many shades of each color to show the diversity of the statistics.

Histogram


A Histogram is a basic bar graph that we have been familiar with since early math classes. The example above shows us the statistics of Particular jockeys.

Planimetric Map


Planimetric maps use lines and symbols in order to depict a certain are. They do not include elevation. There primary purpose is for transportation lay outs.

Box Plot

  

A Box Plot is usually shown in the format above but I have included a second picture that clearly explains the way a box plot is drawn and understood. These graphs allow us to quickly spot the Mean and Median.


Stem and Leaf Plot




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A Steam and Leaf plot is used to organize a set of numbers. The left column (the Stem) would be the first digit in the number and the right column (the Leaf) would be the following numbers. So the first row is a way of organizing the numbers 90 ad 96. This also allows us a clear visual as to where majority of the numbers in out set fall.

Similarity Matrix


A Similarity Matrix is similar to a Correlation Matrix but instead it uses blocks of colors in order to show correlation. One the Matrix shown above, the more red toned the square it the more correlation it has between the X and Y axis.