Hybrid Mapping – Choropleth and Graduated Symbols
Module 5 for Computer Cartography advances our understanding and usage of choropleth maps while introducing us to proportional and graduated symbol map types. A choropleth map can be described as a statistical thematic map showing differences in quantitative area data (enumeration units) using color shading or patterns. Choropleth maps are not to be used to map totals, such as ones based on unequal sized areas or unequal sized populations. Instead data [...]