Different types of graphs

Question 1

What is a radial/radar graph?

Answer 1

. Sometimes called rose charts
. Have a central point from which data radiates outwards
. Data can be plotted as points along a line, where all points are joined up to form a shape
. It could also be plotted as segments along a line.

Question 2

What is a Choropleth Map

Answer 2

. Type of map that uses different shades or colors within defined geographic areas (like countries, states, or counties) to represent the value of a variable
. The darker or brighter the shade, the higher or lower the value of the variable being displayed

Question 3

What are Proportional Symbol Maps?

Answer 3

. Maps use symbols, typically circles, that vary in size to represent the magnitude of a variable at a specific location
. The size of each symbol is proportional to the value it represents, allowing viewers to easily compare the relative quantities at different locations.

Question 4

What are Isoline Maps?

Answer 4

. Connecting areas with equal values (like contours)

Question 5

What are Flow Line / Desire Line maps?

Answer 5

.Used for showing movement (people, goods, etc.) between places.
. E.g. immigration flows or traffic patterns

Question 6

What are dispersion graphs?

Answer 6

. Shows the range of a set of data
. Illustrates how a data groups is dispersed
. Values are plotted on the vertical axis