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What is the main reason maps can be considered as models?
What is the main reason maps can be considered as models?
- They provide real-time data.
- They eliminate all forms of distortion.
- They accurately depict every detail of reality.
- They represent reality, but are not reality themselves. (correct)
What does the term 'cartographic paradox' refer to?
What does the term 'cartographic paradox' refer to?
- The inability to create a flat map without misrepresentation.
- The necessity to distort reality for effective mapping. (correct)
- The conflict between map accuracy and dimensional representation.
- The contradictions found in map symbols.
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to how maps can lie?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to how maps can lie?
- The scale of the map.
- The choice of colors and sizes for symbols.
- The projection technique used.
- The type of media used to display the map. (correct)
What is a key response to the question 'Who made this map and why?'
What is a key response to the question 'Who made this map and why?'
Which aspect of maps does standardization affect?
Which aspect of maps does standardization affect?
Which of the following modifications can lead to the distortion of reality on a map?
Which of the following modifications can lead to the distortion of reality on a map?
What is the significance of symbolization on a map?
What is the significance of symbolization on a map?
What is the primary purpose of using different colors and sizes in map symbolization?
What is the primary purpose of using different colors and sizes in map symbolization?
What is gerrymandering primarily intended to achieve?
What is gerrymandering primarily intended to achieve?
How can maps serve as a tool of imperialism and colonialism?
How can maps serve as a tool of imperialism and colonialism?
Which of the following is NOT described as a method to mislead through maps?
Which of the following is NOT described as a method to mislead through maps?
What role did maps play during the Nazi regime?
What role did maps play during the Nazi regime?
In what way can maps highlight underlying agendas?
In what way can maps highlight underlying agendas?
What is the relationship between big lies and little lies in mapmaking?
What is the relationship between big lies and little lies in mapmaking?
What was the purpose of T and O maps from the 5th to 15th centuries?
What was the purpose of T and O maps from the 5th to 15th centuries?
How can understanding the process of mapmaking influence our interpretation of maps?
How can understanding the process of mapmaking influence our interpretation of maps?
What is the potential consequence of choosing an inappropriate classification scheme in spatial analysis?
What is the potential consequence of choosing an inappropriate classification scheme in spatial analysis?
What is the Modifiable Areal Unit Problem (MAUP)?
What is the Modifiable Areal Unit Problem (MAUP)?
Which of the following describes the ecological fallacy?
Which of the following describes the ecological fallacy?
In the context of MAUP, what does the scale effect refer to?
In the context of MAUP, what does the scale effect refer to?
How can the number of classes in a classification scheme impact data analysis?
How can the number of classes in a classification scheme impact data analysis?
What can influence the results of spatial analysis according to the Modifiable Areal Unit Problem?
What can influence the results of spatial analysis according to the Modifiable Areal Unit Problem?
Why is the concept of 'break points' important in classification schemes?
Why is the concept of 'break points' important in classification schemes?
What is one effect of the zone effect in the Modifiable Areal Unit Problem?
What is one effect of the zone effect in the Modifiable Areal Unit Problem?
Flashcards
Classification (in spatial analysis)
Classification (in spatial analysis)
A method of dividing a dataset into groups based on characteristics or values, allowing for analysis and comparison. It involves defining break points and the number of classes, affecting data interpretation.
Modifiable Areal Unit Problem (MAUP)
Modifiable Areal Unit Problem (MAUP)
A statistical bias that occurs during spatial analysis when aggregating data into different zones or scales. This can lead to different results even when using the same analysis method and data.
Scale Effect (MAUP)
Scale Effect (MAUP)
A type of MAUP that occurs when the same data is aggregated into different spatial scales (e.g., small counties vs. large states). It produces different results because of those varying scales.
Zone Effect (MAUP)
Zone Effect (MAUP)
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Maps are Models
Maps are Models
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Projection
Projection
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Symbolization
Symbolization
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Classification
Classification
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Ecological Fallacy
Ecological Fallacy
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Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering
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Contested Territories
Contested Territories
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Big Lies in Maps
Big Lies in Maps
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Maps as Propaganda
Maps as Propaganda
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Map Projection
Map Projection
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Symbolization in Maps
Symbolization in Maps
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Standardization in Maps
Standardization in Maps
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Classification in Maps
Classification in Maps
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Study Notes
Poll Everywhere
- Poll Everywhere will be used multiple times during the lecture.
- Students should keep the Poll Everywhere website handy.
- The website address is PollEv.com/caitlincunningham364
Lying with Maps
- Topic: GGR172, November 11th, 2024
- Today's Schedule includes
- Little Lies: Projection, Symbolization, Standardization, Classification, Ecological Fallacy, MAUP
- Big Lies: Gerrymandering, Contested Territories, Advertising
All Maps are Models
- Maps are representations of reality, but not reality itself.
Maps Lie! But How...
- Various ways maps can be misleading are discussed in the course.
- Students should consider how maps can be deceptive
Guiding Questions
- Who created the map and why?
- What is included and excluded from the map?
- Where did map data originate?
- What modifications were used and why?
Little Lies
- Distortion of reality in maps is inevitable.
- Maps must distort reality to be useful and accurate.
Projections
- Converting 3D earth to a 2D map creates distortions.
- Distortions affect area, shape, and spatial relationships.
- Cylindrical, Conic, and Planar projections are used.
Symbolization
- Choosing sizes and colors on maps is essential to emphasize or de-emphasize spatial features accurately.
- This ensures that the map effectively presents the intended information.
Standardization
- Maps can illustrate areas of different sizes and shapes.
- Standardization allows for comparison.
Classification
- Different classification schemes can influence map trends.
- Breaks in the scheme and the number of classes are critical elements.
- Different methods affect the results, like equal interval, geometric, natural breaks, quantile, and standard deviation.
Median Household Income Maps
- Different maps show median household income based on various class quantities (3-13 classes) using natural breaks.
What are your Questions?
- Students can ask questions during the lecture.
- Poll Everywhere can be used to submit questions.
Ecological Fallacy
- Individuals from a group or area exhibit traits that are prevalent throughout the group as a whole.
Modifiable Areal Unit Problem (MAUP)
- MAUP affects spatial analysis.
- Scale Effect: Different zoning scales produce varying results.
- Zone Effect: Zones with the same area but varying forms produce different results.
In Class Exercise: MAUP
- Worksheet for Spatial and Zone aspects of MAUP should be completed.
In Class Exercise: MAUP Part 1, Symbolized Maps
- Examples include maps of State, County, and Grid with varying scales of percent contaminated.
Gerrymandering
- Altering electoral districts to favor a political party.
Big Lies
- Deliberate deceptions in maps used to achieve an agenda.
- The maps may mislead due to an agenda.
Geopolitical Borders on Maps
- Maps depict geopolitical borders, showcasing varying perspectives between countries or territories.
- Maps can be used as tools of imperialism and colonialism.
Maps as Propaganda
- Propaganda utilized maps during the Nazi regime, Cold War.
Advertising Lies
- Some advertisements utilize deceptive figures to misrepresent their product's coverage area.
Tutorial This Week: Working on Story Map Project
- Utilizing existing proposals to create interactive web maps.
Next Lecture: Surveillance
- Chapter 8 of the textbook will be covered.
- Spatial and digital data used to track populations.
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Explore the complexities of how maps represent reality and the distortions involved in their creation. This quiz will delve into the themes of projection, symbolization, and the various ways maps can mislead, including concepts like gerrymandering and ecological fallacies. Prepare to consider critical questions about the nature of map-making.
