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* Qualitative maps: visual variables and cartographic symbols | * Qualitative maps: visual variables and cartographic symbols | ||
* Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour | * Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour | ||
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* Map reading techniques | * Map reading techniques | ||
* Visualising statistical data | * Visualising statistical data | ||
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==Core Reading (<span style="color:red">Highly recommended</span>)== | ==Core Reading (<span style="color:red">Highly recommended</span>)== | ||
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* [https://www.yaaka.cc/unit/the-concept-of-map-symbols/ The Concept of Map Symbols] | * [https://www.yaaka.cc/unit/the-concept-of-map-symbols/ The Concept of Map Symbols] | ||
* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/proportional-symbols/ Proportional Symbols] | * [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/proportional-symbols/ Proportional Symbols] | ||
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* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/choropleth/ Choropleth Maps] | * [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/univariate/choropleth/ Choropleth Maps] | ||
* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/data/data-classification/ The Basics of Data Classification] | * [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/data/data-classification/ The Basics of Data Classification] | ||
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==Additional Readings== | ==Additional Readings== | ||
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* [https://gisgeography.com/choropleth-maps-data-classification/ Choropleth Maps – A Guide to Data Classification] | * [https://gisgeography.com/choropleth-maps-data-classification/ Choropleth Maps – A Guide to Data Classification] | ||
* [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/multivariate/bivariate-choropleth/ Bivariate Choropleth] | * [https://www.axismaps.com/guide/multivariate/bivariate-choropleth/ Bivariate Choropleth] | ||
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* [https://www.directionsmag.com/article/3363 Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis] | * [https://www.directionsmag.com/article/3363 Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis] | ||
* [https://gisgeography.com/cartogram-maps/ Cartogram Maps: Data Visualization with Exaggeration] | * [https://gisgeography.com/cartogram-maps/ Cartogram Maps: Data Visualization with Exaggeration] | ||
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| + | * [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#symbology-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Symbology Properties] | ||
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| + | * [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_vector/vector_properties.html#joins-properties The Vector Properties Dialog: Joins Properties] | ||
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| + | * [https://docs.qgis.org/3.4/en/docs/user_manual/print_composer/index.html# Laying out the maps] | ||
| − | + | * [https://north-road.com/2018/01/23/exploring-reports-in-qgis-3-0-the-ultimate-guide/ Exploring Reports in QGIS 3.0 – the Ultimate Guide!] | |
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* Cartography [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartography] | * Cartography [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartography] | ||
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Thematic Mapping and Cartographic Design
Contents
Content
Thematic Mapping and Geovisualization
- Qualitative maps: visual variables and cartographic symbols
- Quantitative maps: data scaling, data classification, and principles of colour
- Mapping movement, change, and process
- Map composition and map symbolization
- Map design
Map Analysis Techniques
- Map reading techniques
- Visualising statistical data
Readings
Core Reading (Highly recommended)
Additional Readings
- Choropleth map
- Choropleth Maps – A Guide to Data Classification
- Bivariate Choropleth
- Value-by-alpha maps
- What to consider when creating choropleth maps
- Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis
- Cartogram Maps: Data Visualization with Exaggeration
- Cartogram
QGIS methods
General readings
- Cartography [1]
- Thematic Mapping [2]
- GeoVisualization [3]
- Web mapping [4]
- Choropleth Mapping with Exploratory Data Analysis [5]
- Take Care of your Choropleth Maps [6]
- Map Design [7]
- Visual Variables [8]
- ColorBrewer [9]
- Cartographic Text[10]
- A Cartographic Data Model for Better Geographical Visualization based on Knowledge [11]
References
Slocum, T., McMaster R., Kessler, F. and Howard, H. (2005) Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Kraak, M-J & Ormeling, F. (2003) (2nd Edition) Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data. Pearson Education Limited, Essex, England.
Monmonier, M. (1996) How to Lie with Maps, The University of Chicago Press, USA.
Examples You Should NOT Miss
Chloropleth Map Classification Systems [12]
