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Choropleth Map

Choropleth Map

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Choropleth Map

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Data values are represented by coloring geographic shapes defined by administrative boundaries such as national or prefectural borders. Ensure that the geographic enumeration units are consistent. While the familiarity of seeing a recognizable map colored in is an advantage, the varying sizes of administrative areas can distort the perceived magnitude of data values. Some choropleth maps classify data into discrete classes, while others do not.