Choropleth data classification
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What is the main challenge for choropleth maps?

  • Selecting the right data classification method
  • Determining the appropriate shading and colors
  • Deciding on the number of classes (correct)
  • Aggregating the data based on several classes
  • What tool can be used for color advice in choropleth maps?

  • Pretty breaks
  • Natural breaks
  • Quantile
  • ColorBrewer (correct)
  • How does the number of classes chosen affect choropleth maps?

  • More classes provide clearer separation between classes
  • Choosing the number of classes has no impact on the map
  • More classes make it harder to separate shading (correct)
  • Fewer classes provide more variation in shading
  • What does data classification method do for choropleth maps?

    <p>Arranges the data with boundaries to separate classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to carefully select the number of classes for choropleth maps?

    <p>It affects the variation and separation between classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does equal interval data classification do?

    <p>Subtracts the maximum value of characters from the minimum value and divides by the number of classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue with equal interval choropleth maps?

    <p>They result in an unequal count of countries per class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using data classification for choropleth maps?

    <p>To classify the data into groups and define class boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem does quantile map address?

    <p>Wanting the count of countries in each class to be close to equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does equal interval data classification divide the classes?

    <p>Based on an equal range of values for each class</p> Signup and view all the answers

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