Star Plot

Star plots are useful for comparing multiple variables. As in this star plot, with each vehicle 7 variables are plotted. With fuel prices high it is important to note that according to the plot the Toyota Corolla has the highest MPG.

http://addictedtor.free.fr/graphiques/graphcode.php?graph=63

Similarity Matrix

This is a similarity matrix that is used to visualize the similarity of 512 photographs on a scale of 0 to 1. Blue showing the least similarity and red showing the greatest similarity. The dark red areas of the diagonal line show a similarity of 1.

http://www.fxpal.com/?p=eventDetector

Stem and Leaf Plot

This is a stem and leaf plot that illustrates arm span. The plot shows that a majority of the students have an arm span of 140-159 cm. Also, the mode of this data set would be 150 cm.

http://www.europa.com/~paulg/mathmodels/datacenters.html

Box Plot

This is an example of a box plot. The box in the center of the line represents the middle 50% of the data gathered, with the upper 75th percentile in the upper division of the box and the lower 25th percentile in the lower division of the box. The whiskers, or lines on either end of the box, indicate the highest and lowest data values.

http://www.netmba.com/statistics/plot/box/

Histogram

This is a histogram showing the heights of black cherry trees. The most frequent height recorded is 75 feet, at a frequency of 10. The lowest frequency, of 2 trees, had a height of 85 feet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histogram

Parallel Coordinate Graph

This parallel coordinate graph is used to explore the relationships between several variables. Each variable is graphed on the vertical axiz, and expressed with a different shade of color.

http://www.geocities.com/anand_palm/

Triangular Plot

This triangular plot shows the possible fractions of the population that are voting in the general election in the UK. The white circle in the plot represents the current estimate by opinion polls, which looks to be represented as the Labour and Liberal Democrat vote.

http://ex-parrot.com/~chris/wwwitter/20050407-it_doesnt_matter_how_you_vote_either_way_your_planet_is_doomed.html

Windrose

This windrose is used to show how wind speed and direction are typically distributed in a given location. According to the windrose, a significant amount of the wind energy is coming from West by Northwest.

http://www.windtesting.com/2.html

Climograph

This climograph, plotted in monthly intervals, is a representation of the relationship between the temperature and precipitation in Fairbanks. The red line illustrates the maximum temperature and the blue line shows the minimum temperature. According to climograph, the coldest possible temperature was in January at around -15 degrees (F). The green bars show precipitation.

http://climate.gi.alaska.edu/Climate/Climographs/FAI.html

Scatterplot

Scatterplots are used to show the relationship between two variables. The upward trend of this scatterplot illustrates a positive association between the two variables. A downward trend would have indicated a negative association.

http://www.stat.yale.edu/Courses/1997-98/101/scatter.htm

Index Value Plot

In this map an index value is plotted instead of an absolute number. On this map, the index is based on relative daily closings in given countries (Canada, France, Germany, Japan, UK, US) from 1992-2004. From the map, we can see that in 2000, Germany's relative daily closing were significantly higher than the other countries listed.

http://www.mathworks.com/products/demos/shipping/garch/garchcopulaevtdemo.html?product=GA

Accumulative Line Graph or Lorenz Curve

The Lorenz Curve is the dotted lined between the light and dark purple shading, and shows income distribution among a specified population. Because the Lorenz Curve slopes downward, we can see that a small percentage of the population earns a disproportionately large income.

http://www.sparknotes.com/economics/micro/incomedistribution/section1.html

Bilateral Graph

A bilateral graph is a visualization graph. On this graph, the two related variables are the demand deposits and the long term deposits. The graph also depicts positive and negative values. The postive values are above the zero line, and negative values below the zero line.

http://www.resbank.co.za/Economics/year96/graph/graph28.jpg

Nominal Area Choropleth Map

This is a nominal area choropleth map showing the percentages of minority groups in each state. The data is nominal because is put into categories that cannot be measured or ordered. However, it is still clearly defined through the use of color.

https://courseware.e-education.psu.edu/courses/geog482/policies.shtml

Unstandardized Cholopeth Map

This is an unstandardized cholopeth map of North Carolina. It is a unstandardized choropleth map because there is no specific ranking for any of the classes; the map is unordered. The shades of red and orange are used to distinguish between the survey types.

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6icC_pygJna0Z3lplkSmttzt6zYu8aq3gfWqcJPWxeVw5gEYgkdaNf2dvG2t1leXvKlqgfYhWfStWP34rqtFtlNokho8WmeKbIBZQ_7fLAlWU51eNDvJdFlltEQ1d0zM0IOtmvDodam9X/s1600-h/untitled.bmp

Standardized Choropleth Map

This is an example of a Standardized Choropleth Map because it measures the population in the United States (Census 2000) per square mile. The shades are purple are also used to illustrate the population; the darker shades representing a higher population per square foot. According to the map, New Jersey has one of the most populated states with the population showing +1000 per square mile.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/USA_states_population_density_map.PNG/800px-USA_states_population_density_map.PNG

Univariate Choropleth Map

Univariate choropleth maps display a single data set. This is a univariate choropleth map of the United States, which illustrates the obesity in the United States in 2008. Mississippi is the fattest state, which is shown through the red coloring of the state on the map. Further, this is a choropleth map because of the usage of shading and/or color to show the measured variable.

http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/page/2/ (297)

Bivariate Choropleth Map

This is a bivariate map that shows cotton production in 1860 and the recent presidential election results (2008). Each dot represent 2000 bales of cotton produced. The election results are represented by the color of the counties; red representing McCain and blue representing Obama, with darker hues representing larger majorities. Bivariate maps, like the one above, show two different vairables on a single map.

http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/ (330)

Unclassed Choropleth Map

This is an unclassed choropleth map that represents the divorce rate in the United States in 1990. The highest intensity being the darkest shade of teal. From my observations, Nevada contains a high frequency of divorce.

http://esri.com/news/arcuser/1003/files/choropleth.pdf (page 2)

Classed Choropleth Map

This is a classed choropleth map of the United States from the 2000 Census. It gives a ratio of males to every 100 females. It is divided into four classes that are distinguishable by shades of yellow, orange, and red. The main objective of classed choropleth maps, like this one, is to determine height and shading or color intensity for each class.

http://www.ilstu.edu/~jrcarter/Geo204/Choro/

Range Graded Proportional Map

Range graded proportional maps depict circles in ranges of data. In this case, the ranges are population of settlements. According to the map, the largest settlement population seems to be East of Parkany.

http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/ (311)

Continuously Variable Proportional Circle Map

This is a continuously variable proportional circle map. The size of the circles are proportional to the amount of Olympic Medals won by the country, and are not limited to a scale. The United States won the most amount of medals, 102, which is illustrated by the largest circle. As you can also see, Russia is a little smaller, having won 92 medals.

http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/ (307)

DOQQ

This is a grayscale DOQQ image of a portion of Lombard, IL. DOQQ images are computer generated aerial photographs where the displacements caused by the camera and terrain have been removed, and combines the qualities of a photograph with those of a map.

http://www.usgsquads.com/prod_doqq.htm#General%20Information

DEM - Digital Evaluation Model

This is an example of a shaded relief DEM map. They are commonly built using remote sensing. This DEM map is a digital representation of the ground surface and/or terrain.


http://tahoe.usgs.gov/GIS.html

DLG - Digital Line Graph

Digital line graphs are digital vector representations of cartographic information, such as features from topographic or planimetric maps or Aariel photos. This map illustrates contours, roads, section lines, lakes and streams that were created from a portion of the sample dataset.

http://web.wt.net/~daba/dlg/default.html

DRG - Digital Raster Graphic

Digital Raster Graphics are scanned images of topographic maps. This image is a DRG of Hartford, CT taken from the U.S. Geological Survey.

http://edc.usgs.gov/products/map/drg.html

Isopleths

An isopleth is a contour line that can be used to map surface elevations, amounts of precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and other measurements that are viewed in 3D in a 2D format. These maps contain an isopleth interval of 10.

http://www.jsu.edu/depart/geography/mhill/phygeogone/isoplth.html

Isopach

Isopach maps, like this one, are used to illustrate stratagraphic thickness of a rock. The red dashed line represents the isopach contour line.

http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/DisplayImage.cfm?ID=114

Isohyets

Isohyets are used to display points of equal precipation on a map. This map shows the rainfall for the State of Tasmania; pink is used to show the heaviest amount of rainfall (3200 millimeters for the year).

http://soer.justice.tas.gov.au/2003/image/265/index.php

Isotachs

This map shows the wind direction and speed through the use of isotachs. The closeness of spacing of the isotachs in the North West portion of the map indicate the intensity of the wind shear in that region.


http://sowmex.cwb.gov.tw/2008/data/model/Operation_CWB-WRF_45km/20080513/model.Operation_CWB-WRF_45km.200805130000.006_700hPa_Hgt_Wnd_Isotach.gif

Isobars

Isobars are contour lines of equal pressure on a weather map. Each line passes through a pressure of given value. Isobars, as seen in this map, pass through atmospheric pressures of 1000 + 4 or - 4.

http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/Magic94scripts/mgrqispi94.dll?appname=WC&prgname=WC&Function=Maps&Map=Syn

LIDAR

LIDAR is a remote sensing system. This image of Hilton Head was collected by an aircraft-mounted laser that is capable of recording elevation. This topographic data is documented in order to detect any shoreline changes.

http://www.csc.noaa.gov/products/sccoasts/html/tutlid.htm

Doppler Radar

This is a Doppler Radar of the United States. In the map, color illustrates reflectivity. According to the National Weather Service, rainfall is shown when the DBZ is at 20 (green) or higher. Which would show rainfall in the Northern United States, including Northern Minnesota, and the East Coast.

http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/

Black and White Aerial Photo

This is a black and white aerial photo of Washington, DC in 1949. Because this photo is in black and white, it shows approximately the same wavelengths that are visible by the human eye. However, if IR film were used, the gray areas may have been more distinguishable.

http://eros.usgs.gov/products/aerial/historical.html

Infrared Aerial Photo

This is an infrared aerial photo of part of Osceola County, Florida. The photo uses IR imagery, which produces the red coloring, to show the wavelengths that are not seen by human vision. One can also notice that the land and water contrasts are more pronounced than a black and white aerial photo.


http://eros.usgs.gov/products/aerial.html

Cartographic Animation

This map, using animation, shows the history of the United States. Through shading and coloring, it displays ownership of land in the United States throughout history, as well as population. The population is shown through raised data.

Statistical Map

This statistical map shows the median age of the total United States population. The median estimated age is 36.4 years old. This is also a thematic map, which uses color to represent the data in each metropolitan area.

http://factfinder.census.gov/jsp/saff/SAFFInfo.jsp?_pageId=thematicmaps&_submenuId=maps_0

(From the "People" Column, Select "Median Age:2006).

Cartogram

This map is an example of a cartogram. This map shows the size of the nation by the amount of goods they sell in Walmart (as of 2001). According to the map, 46% of the goods sold in Walmart come from China, which is displayed through its projected size as a nation.

http://www.benjaminedwards.net/Projects/projects%20directory.htm

Flow Map

Flow maps are used to show the movement of objects from one location to another location. This is a map of the King County International Airport and surrounding area. The red and blue lines are used to show the flow of flights in and out of the airport.

http://www.metrokc.gov/airport/pilots/fly_quiet.stm

Isoline Map

Isoline maps are a 2D represenation of a 3D map, through the use of contour lines. The bottom map uses contour lines to illustrate the elevation of the top image. The tops of the hills are shown in 2D through the circular contour lines. This map was taken from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Contour_map_(PSF).png.

Proportional Circle Map

Proportional Circle Maps display data in relation to size the size of the circle. This map shows the Filipino population in the Southern United States in 2000. Through the size of the circles one can see that Texas has the largest Filinpino population.

http://www.neiu.edu/~ejhowens/377/examples.htm (Select Filipino Population.)

Choropleth Map

Choropleth maps are themetic maps that allow the visualization of statistical data pertaining to a geographic region. The above choropleth maps show the crime rates in the United States and 2004 Election Results. The shades of pink and red coloring are used to illustrate the data. This map was taken from http://www.geog.ucsb.edu/~jeff/gis/choropleth_maps.html.

Dot Distribution Map

This is a dot distribution map that shows the population of the United States in 2000. The number of dots in an area represent the density of the population in that part of the country. This map shows large populations on the North East Coast of the United States. This map was taken from http://www.wkyt.com/blogs/easternkentuckyweather/28270469.html.

Propaganda Map

This is a propaganda map from the Civil War that dipicts the "Anaconda Plan." The Northern strategy was to cut of the South like a snake, which can be seen through this dipiction. Propaganda maps are used to persuade people. The map was taken from http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/collections/civil_war_maps/cwmcm.html.

Hypsometric Map

This is a hypsometric map of China. This map uses coloring and shading to portray elevation. Green is sea level and the higher elevation is shown through the shades of orange. This map is taken from http://www.maps.com/map.aspx?pid=1313.

PLSS Map

This is a PLSS map of Alabama. The map is broken down into six mile square townships (the red squares). The township of Franklin County is in blue. This map was taken from http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alfrankl/landrecords.htm.

Cadastral Map

This is a cadastral map of early Queenstown. It shows property ownership and infastructure. A larger image can be viewed at http://www.cfma.co.nz/cadastral.html.

Thematic Map

This is a thematic map that dipicts the 2004 Election Results. Red represents areas that voted Republican, while blue represents areas that were Democratic. This map makes it possible for people to view the election results and enables easy comparison. This map was taken from http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2004/countymap.htm.

Topographic Map

This is a topographic map of Australia. Topographic maps show the physical characteristics of land, which is shown in this map of Australia (Harvey 2008:13). The map also uses color to bring out the third dimension. This map was taken from http://www.icsm.gov.au/icsm/topo/index.html.

Planimetric Map

This is a planimetric map of Saint Cloud, Florida. This is a planimetric map because it specifically focuses on the horizonatal features, while ignoring the vertical features. It only shows the two dimensional information. This map was taken from http://mapquest.com.

Mental Map

This is a map of East Bohemia, used on their tourist website. It is a mental map because the various destinations are described with a mental distortion, like the dipictions of the horses, elephants, or large buildings and houses. For example, the jumping horse is used to illustrate the sport complexes in that area (according to the website this map was taken from; http://www.east-bohemia.info/.)