ERIC Number: EJ1215050
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Apr
Pages: 5
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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(Mis)Communicating with Geographic Information System Mapping: Part 2--Determining Data Cutoffs
Cantarero, Rodrigo; de Guzman, Maria Rosario T.; Taylor, Sarah; Hong, Soo-Young; Choi, Jeong-Kyun
Journal of Extension, v57 n2 Article 2TOT4 Apr 2019
The increasing use of geographic information system (GIS) technology in various fields suggests the need for professionals, including those in Extension, to be mindful of communicating data accurately and effectively. This article examines approaches to creating classes or groupings within data as well as the weaknesses of each approach. Data break units discussed in the article include equal intervals, quantiles, and units resulting from natural breaks. Ideal situations for each type of data break are presented. The article emphasizes the need for Extension professionals to consider the effects of data grouping to avoid miscommunication when using GIS mapping. [To view "Part 1--Choosing Unit of Representation," see EJ1215045.]
Descriptors: Geographic Information Systems, Maps, Extension Agents, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Counties, Minority Groups, Geographic Regions, Population Trends, Intervals, Information Dissemination
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nebraska
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