Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Univariate Choropleth Map



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A univariate chloropleth map displays only one variable on a single map. In this specific case, this map displays one variable, poverty rates in the United States. The darker colors represent the higher percentages and it appears that the south as more individuals living in poverty.

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