Choropleth Map exercise

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Using data provided on changes in Hispanic population by county in Oregon you will create a choropleth map illustrating this data.  Supplies for assignment:

  • Handouts given in class BUT please use the uploaded document here with the overall instructions and questions.  
  • colored pencils
  • basic calculator

choropleth map (Greek choros-space & pleth-value) is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed on the map, such as population density or per-capita income. Each color is associated with an attribute value. This value is typically quantitative.The choropleth map provides an easy way to visualize how a measurement varies across a geographic area or it shows the level of variability within a region.

Due Monday May 16,  TURN IN  map & histogram in class.  Upload questions on map here.

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