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Introduction to Data VisualizationModule Overview


Cartography Checklists


Figure 1

Flood-Risk USA Map
Flood-Risk USA Map

Figure 2

Bad USA Map
Bad USA Map

Figure 3

This is a good map but needs supporting information to better understand this distribution of income across the country. Green here indicates higher income.
This is a good map but needs supporting information to better understand this distribution of income across the country. Green here indicates higher income.

Figure 4

This population density map is in positive correlation with the map. As in, a higher population density would ideally mean a greater household income in that county. Lighter colors indicate greater population density.
This population density map is in positive correlation with the map. As in, a higher population density would ideally mean a greater household income in that county. Lighter colors indicate greater population density.

Fundamentals of Map Design


Figure 1

To have every map element is necessary to convey the correct information to the audience. You do not want to mislead the audience/observer.
To have every map element is necessary to convey the correct information to the audience. You do not want to mislead the audience/observer.

Figure 2

Examples of different color palettes with each having its own unique usage. If not used correctly, the representation of a dataset can be inaccurate.
Examples of different color palettes with each having its own unique usage. If not used correctly, the representation of a dataset can be inaccurate.

Figure 3

Examples of different projections and their names with each having its pros and cons. Each have their own usage to best represent a specific data.
Examples of different projections and their names with each having its pros and cons. Each have their own usage to best represent a specific data.

Figure 4

A map different states in the USA as shades of green.
A map different states in the USA as shades of green.

Figure 5

A map showing varying sizes of circles as a function of population in the USA. Bigger the circle means more population.
A map showing varying sizes of circles as a function of population in the USA. Bigger the circle means more population.

Figure 6

A map showing density of a variable as a function of number of dots in an area in the USA. More dots in an area means a greater influence of that variable.
A map showing density of a variable as a function of number of dots in an area in the USA. More dots in an area means a greater influence of that variable.

Figure 7

A map different states in the USA clearly separated by a gap in order to avoid distortion such that recognizable shapes can be made. This looks good visually.
A map different states in the USA clearly separated by a gap in order to avoid distortion such that recognizable shapes can be made. This looks good visually.

Figure 8

A map showing both choropleth and dot density being implement with each showcasing a different variable best suited to it.
A map showing both choropleth and dot density being implement with each showcasing a different variable best suited to it.

Figure 9

See how choropleth map is effected when using different classifications. Each classification as a certain use case scenario.
See how choropleth map is effected when using different classifications. Each classification as a certain use case scenario.

Getting Started with QGIS: Your First Map


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You can change marker size, symbols, transparency etc. Make your map visually good such that it is clear to viewer!
You can change marker size, symbols, transparency etc. Make your map visually good such that it is clear to viewer!

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Add all the necessary map items as mentioned in the previous module. Your map needs to convey information as clearly as possible.
Add all the necessary map items as mentioned in the previous module. Your map needs to convey information as clearly as possible.

Figure 3

This is the map we came up with for representing Airports in Alaska.
This is the map we came up with for representing Airports in Alaska.

Accessibility in Map Design