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What is Equal Interval?

Each class has the same range. (correct)

Classes may have no observations in some classes. (correct)

Classes reflect data distribution along the number line.

Classes are subjective.

What is the main advantage of Natural Breaks?

Classes reflect how the data are distributed along the number line.

Which of the following is true about Quantile?

Classes reflect the distribution along the number line.

Useful for ordinal data. (correct)

Classes can have empty classes.

Equal number of observations in each class. (correct)

What data distribution is Standard Deviation classification suitable for?

Normally distributed data. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Optimal Classification?

Difficult concept to understand. Signup and view all the answers

What does Defined Interval allow users to specify?

Class interval width. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Geometric Interval?

Works with continuous data. Signup and view all the answers

What is the chief consideration when choosing a classification method?

Method reflects the data distribution along the number line. Signup and view all the answers

What types of data do Choropleth Maps, Qualitative use?

Nominal, nonnumeric. Signup and view all the answers

What does Standardizing data ensure?

Raw total data is adjusted for varying sizes of enumeration units. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Unipolar data?

Has no obvious dividing point. Signup and view all the answers

What should be emphasized in Bipolar data?

Center and extremes. Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential factor in BW Maps?

Use gray scales to convert percent area inked to perceived blackness. Signup and view all the answers

How should legend design be approached for choropleth maps?

Place legend boxes next to each other for quantitative maps. Signup and view all the answers

What do unclassed maps use in terms of presentation?

Shades are proportional to the data values. Signup and view all the answers

Which classification method is recommended for presentation?

Optimal classed method. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Data Classification Methods

Equal Interval: Uniform class ranges; may contain empty classes, not representative of data distribution.
Natural Breaks: Uses histograms to find data clusters; minimizes differences within classes but is subjective.
Quantile: Ensures equal number of observations per class; no empty classes; doesn't reflect data distribution on number line.
Standard Deviation: Ranges based on deviations from the mean; effective for normally distributed data; easy calculation, but may confuse some readers.
Optimal (Median): Classes minimize classification error while maintaining internal homogeneity; best for identifying inherent class breaks.
Defined Interval: Users select class interval width; straightforward to calculate, but may result in small last classes not reflecting overall data distribution.
Geometric Interval: Class breaks based on a geometric series; good for continuous data; reduces variance within classes, yet may be hard to grasp.

Criteria for Selecting Classification Methods

Should reflect data distribution and be easy to understand.
Consider the method's computational ease, appropriateness for ordinal data, and how well it communicates the legend.
Consider the map's purpose, intended audience, and potential natural dividing points.

Choropleth Maps

Qualitative: Uses non-sequential colors for categorical data; emphasizes characteristics of phenomena.
Quantitative: Numeric data representation proportional to values; assumes uniform distribution within units.

Data Standardization

Adjusts raw data to account for varying sizes in enumeration units.
Methods include area ratios, density calculations, and the use of summary statistics for proportionate display.

Data Types and Visualization

Unipolar Data: Lacks a clear dividing line; uses 4-6 color variations.
Bipolar Data: Distinguishes between positive and negative values; utilizes distinct colors and emphasizes extremes.

Black and White Maps

Employ gray scales for visual clarity and to represent varying darkness levels effectively.
Steven's curve assists with smooth gray representations in unclassed maps.

Legend Design

Place next to each other for quantitative maps to mirror enumeration units; add space for qualitative maps.
Clearly indicate data ranges within classification limits.