Sunday, November 20, 2011

Dot distribution maps

http://www.census.gov/geo/www/mapGallery/2kpopden.html

Dot distribution maps show the density of a particular variable within a specified area. The map i used is used by the Census Bureau to show population density in the United States during the year 2000. One white dot represents 7,500 people. Where the whit dots begin to clump together and are more visible is where population is densest. These maps can give a good visualization where common trends occur and allow the viewer to easily interpret the data. 

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