CHOROPLETH
Charles François (2004). CHOROPLETH, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 430.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 430 ▶ |
| Object type | Discipline oriented |
A line of uniform value in a graphical representation . (M. CHISHOLM, 1975, p.62).
Choropleths are used to coordinate series of observations , corresponding to some specified areas, for example population density , or land-use proportions. They allow for the characterization of areas and comparisons between various ones in which different conditions can be summarized, i.e. allow for the emergence of a global meaning for collections of specific data .
See also
Hexagonal spacefilling