Sunday, December 5, 2010

Correlation Matrix

A Correlation Matrix shows correlation between two variables. The correlation matrix usually forms a diagnal from top to bottom.
Source: http://yin.che.wisc.edu/images.htm

Statistical Map



These maps are very popular and can help us understand issues that are surrounding us. This particular map shows the percent change in Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical area population from April 2000 to July 2005.

Source: http://www.census.gov/popest/gallery/maps/map_20002005.jpg

Windrose Map


These graphs show representations of speed wind and directions in a windrose, multiplied by the amount of times they occur.

Source: http://www.climate.washington.edu/climate.html

Climograph

These graphs are used as a basic representation of climate parameteres. It is a quick easy way to see the average climates for a specific region.
Source: http://pulse.pharmacy.arizona.edu/9th_grade/from_global/earth_science/climate_patterns.html

Lorenz Curve


This is a graph of using a Lorenz curve. This graph illustrates enequality by comparing percentage of households and percentage of income.

Source: http://ingrimayne.com/econ/AllocatingRationing/MeasuringIncomeDist.html

Unclassed Choropleth Map



The image above shows the reason for the fertility rates for European countries. The darker the shaded color the higher the attributed value for that location. The opposite is true for those location with the lightest shaded color.

Source: http://www.esds.ac.uk/international/images/uchoropleth.gif

Cartographic Animation



















This is a map of Louisiana and the weather animations at this specific time. Cartographic Animation is shown mostly through weather predictions, as to which way a storm is going to go.

Source: www.gearthblog.com/images/images1006/noaa.jpg