GIS5007: Module 4 - Data Classification

 

The above maps show 4 different variations of the over-65-year-old populations in Miami-Dade County, FL. Each map shows 4 different data classification techniques, natural breaks, Equal Interval, Quantile, and Standard Deviation.


The goal of this lab was to demonstrate our understanding of four common data classification methods. I feel I have a better understanding of these methods after this lab. Another goal of this lab was to show our capability to create a map with four different data frames. Using these four different classification methods I was able to compare and contrast them for audience and presentation. Seeing how each method changes how the data is presented and how the same data can change so significantly based on how its presented is a valuable lesson I have learned form this lab. I feel the symbology I chose makes the maps feel balanced and easy on the eyes. I feel the contrast helps highlight the differences and data points of each map frame while creating one balanced map.