Stem and Leaf Plot

Below is a stem and leaf plot showing infant mortality rates in Western Africa. A stem and leaf plot is a plot where each data value is split into a leaf and a stem.

http://mainland.cctt.org/mathsummer/josephbond/stemandplots/images/table2.gif

Box Plot

Below is a box plot that shows the annual snow depth at Mathsville Skit Resort. The box plot shows the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum of snow depth.

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Histogram

The histogram below shows the number of students that scored between a certain score on their exam. A histogram is a diagram that uses rectangles who area is proportional to the frequency of a variable and whose width is equal to the class interval.



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Parallel Coordinate Graph

A parallel coordinate plot maps each row of data as a line. Each attribute of a row is represented by a point on the line. The parallel coordinate plot below maps a person political preference  by age, education, work, race and sex.


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Triangular Plot

A triangular plot depicts three variables as positions in a triangle. The soil texture plot below shows the percent of different materials that make up soil texture.



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Windrose

Wind rose is used by meteorologists to show wind speed and direction at a particular location. The wind rose plot below shows the wind speed and direction for LaGuardia Airport in New York.



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Climograph

A climograph shows monthly average temperature and precipitation at a certain location. Below is a climograph for Boulder, Colorado.

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Population Profile

A population profile is a chart that shows the number of people by age. Below are population profiles that show rapid growth in Kenya, slow growth in the United States, and negative growth in Germany.


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Scatterplot

A scatter plot is a graph where the values of two variables are plotted along two axes, the pattern of the resulting points can reveal correlation. The scatter plot below shows the correlation between hours of study and a person's regents score.

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algebra/ad4/scattergraph.gif

Index Value Plot

In an index value plot an index value is plotted on a line graph. The index value plot below shows the monthly values for the AMO index from 1856-2009.

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Lorenz Curve

A Lorenz curve is a graph where the cumulative percentage of total national income is plotted against the cumulative percentage of the corresponding population. The Lorenz curve below shows Hungary shown in comparison with the world's most and least equal societies.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Lorenz_curve_of_Denmark,_Hungary,_and_Namibia.png

Bilateral Graph

Bilateral graphs compare two or more sets of data in a visual graph. The bilateral graph below compares acceptance of trainees, dispatch of experts, and dispatch of JOCV's from 94-98.

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Nominal Area Choropleth Map

Nominal area choropleth maps display nominal data over a specified region. The nominal area choropleth map below shows he minority group with the highest percent of state population.
https://courseware.e-education.psu.edu/courses/geog482/graphics/citationexample.jpg

Unstandardized Choropleth Map

An unstandardized choropleth map is a map that is unordered, where there is no specific ranking assigned to each category. The unstandradized choropleth map below shows what counties in North Carolina have more complete architectural surveys.

http://irvinecatalogs.blogspot.com/2011/07/unstandardized-choropleth.html

Standardized Choropleth Map

Standardized choropleth maps normalize data according to a certain area so that areas of varying size can be compared to one another. Below is a standardized choropleth map that shows population per square mile by state in 2000.


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Univariate Choropleth Map

A univariate choropleth map is a ma that displays a single set of data. The univariate choropleth map below shows the percent in poverty in the United States.

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Bivariate Choropleth Map

A bivariate map displays the relationship ship of two variables. The bivariate map below shows the difference between voter percentage difference in 2004 US presidential election as related to voter turnout.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/2004US_election_map.jpg

Unclassed Choropleth Map

An unclassed choropleth map shows statistical data in a multi-colored values using lighter colors to portray smaller values and darker colors to portray greater values. The unclassed choropleth map below shows the 2004 Presidential Election. The red stands for percentage republican and the blue stands for percentage democrat.

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Classed Choropleth Map

A classed choropleth map uses different shades of color to determine different measure of a value. The classed choropleth map below shows amount in tons of 1992 beef cattle emissions in North Carolina.

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Range Graded Proportional Circle Map

Range graded maps divide use a set number of circles,each circle having a range of values for it's size within the legend. The range graded map below shows the Filipino population in selected states in 2000.

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Continuously Variable Proportional Circle Map

Continuously variable proportional circle maps  use circle within a map to represent proportion of data being measured. The continuously variable proportional circle map below shows the major industry in certain areas of West Germany.


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DOQQ

A digital Orthophoto Quarter Quadranle (DOQQ) is an aerial photo that has been geometrically corrected so the scale of the photograph is uniform. This is done to get an accurate depiction of the area.

http://www3.nd.edu/~underc/east/maps/documents/UNDERC_DOQQ.bmp

DEM

A digital elevation model (DEM) is a digital representation of an area built using remote sensing. The DEM below shows the Sacramento Valley Elevation.

http://academic.emporia.edu/aberjame/student/alvarez1/svdem.jpg

DLG

A digital line graph, DLG, is a digital representation of cartographic information. The DLG map below is of Athens, Georgia.

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DRG

A digital raster graphic, DRG, is a scanned image of a USGS standard series topographic map that includes all map collar information. The DRG map below shows a part of the Washington West, D.C.

http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb//pubs/factsheets/fs08801.graphics/drg.jpg

Isopleth

Isopleth maps simplify data that is continuously distributed. Shows data as a third dimension on the map. The isopleth map below shows the total precipitation for 1996.
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Isopach

Isopach maps connect points of equal thickness in a specific area. The isopach map below shows the Rio Blanco Tephra Deposit.

http://www.geo.utexas.edu/faculty/barker/kempter/rbtephra.gif

Isohyets

Isophyet maps have a line joining points of equal precipitation on a map. The isohyet map below shows areas in Australia that have an equal average rainfall annually.

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Isotachs

An isotach map has lines connecting areas where equal wind velocities have been recorded. The isotach map below shows Florida, Georgia, and Alabama's areas of equal wind velocities.

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Isobars

Isobar maps have lines that join points of equal pressure. The isobar map below shows the eastern half of the United States and equal pressure levels, as well as an explanation of how the winds flow.

http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/guides/maps/sfcobs/cntr/gifs/wind1.gif

LIDAR

LIDAR map uses light detection and ranging to show topographic data. LIDAR map below shows New York City.

https://www.leidos.com/sites/default/files/imported/geospatial/images/lidar2.jpg

Doppler Radar

Doppler radar uses sound waves to depict weather patterns. The Doppler radar below was a prediction of how Hurricane Charley would move through Florida.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/images/mlb/surveys/charley/HurricaneCharley.gif

Black and White Aerial Photo

Black and white aerial photos are pictures taking in black and white so that landscape features can be more easily understood. This black and white aerial photograph is of the Brooklyn Bridge and NYC skyline.
http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/thesupe87/thesupe870803/thesupe87080300012/2703361-a-black-and-white-aerial-shot-of-the-famous-brooklyn-bridge-and-nyc-skyline.jpg

Infrared Aerial Photo

Infrared photos are taken with a camera that captures only infrared light. The photo below is of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and this photo makes it easier to see the density of vegetation growing in the area.

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Cartographic Animation

A cartographic animation has moving parts that show what could happen. These are used a great deal in weather forecasting. The animation below shows the potential path of of Hurricane Wilma.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fnd7bc&s=4#.U0_YKlVdVu4

Statistical Map

Statistical maps gives a standard statistic with regards to a specific period of time. The statistical map below shows the mean travel time to work in 2003.

http://www.mappery.com/maps/United-States-Travel-Time-to-Work-Statistical-Map.jpg

Cartogram

A cartogram map is scales the area of each country in proportion to its population. This map of the United States shows the projected popular vote in the 2008 election.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Cartogram-2008_Electoral_Vote.gif

Flow Map

A flow map is used to show the movement of a variable. This map shows the movement truck flows for Texas throughout the US.

http://tomsmapcatalog.blogspot.com/2010/04/flow-maps.html

Isoline Map

Isoline maps show three-dimensional models as two-dimensional. This is an isoline map of the mean annual precipitation of Mexico but you can see where the mountains/higher lands are by the image.

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/atlas_mexico/mean_annual_precipitaion.jpg

Proportional Circle Map

Proportional circle maps display data in relation to the size of the circle. This proportional circle map shows the amount of motor vehicle deaths in Florida.
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Choropleth Map

Choropleth maps are maps where areas are shaded in proportion of the measurement of the variable being displayed. The Choropleth map below shows number of people per square mile in the United States.


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Dot Distribution Map

Dot distribution maps are used to show the presence of a variable with a dot. The dot distribution map below shows the Hispanic population in areas of the US.


https://www.e-education.psu.edu/files/geog482/image/hisp_dots.gif

Propaganda Map

A propaganda map is a map that has the goal of achieving a result similar to traditional propaganda.  The propaganda map below shows the world according to Ronald Reagan, which is obviously not accurate.

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Hypsometric Map

Hypsometric maps depict the configuration of the earth's surface. The hypsometric map below shows the elevation levels of Africa.

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PLSS Map

Public Land Survey System (PLSS) maps show land that is subdivided. The PLSS below is of Northern Florida.

http://tomsmapcatalog.blogspot.com/2010/04/plss-map.html

Cadastral Map

Cadastral maps show the boundaries and ownership of land. The Cadastral below is of Delaware County. It depicts each city included in the county's boundaries.

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Thematic Map

A thematic map shows geographic patterns in statistical data displayed in color. The thematic map below shows soil moisture regimes of the United States.

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Topographic Map

A topographic map shows details and different elevation levels of an area. It can give you an idea of what the land actually looks like. The map below is a topographic map of the world.
http://www.seajester.eq8r.net/maps/World_OceanFloor_topo_green_brown_1440x720.jpg

Mental Map

A mental map represents a person's point-of-view perception. I the map below was a comical example of a mental map.
http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltebu0ZREW1qgptbdo1_r1_1280.jpg

Planimetric Map

Planimetric maps depict horizontal features and are most known as street maps.The planimetric map below is of Newport Beach, California.
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