The power of visualization choices: Different images of patterns in space

B.A. Ricker, M.J. Kraak, Yuri Engelhardt

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Abstract

Maps are representations of the world. They offer summaries or simplifications of data that are collected, attempt to reveal unknowns, to simplify
and communicate complex spatial phenomena. Numerous decisions
are made in the process of creating a map. Seemingly inconsequential
variations of cartographic design decisions offer many ways to illustrate
this process. We use an open dataset related to the United Nations Gender
Inequality Index to demonstrate design decision points and their output.
As governments are increasingly making data open to the public, and
map-making tools and software are now more accessible online, these
considerations are important both for those making and reading maps
online.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationData Visualization in Society
EditorsM. Engebretsen, H. Kennedy
PublisherUniversity of Amsterdam Press
Chapter24
Pages407-423
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9789048543137
ISBN (Print)978 94 6372 290 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Cartography
  • SDGs
  • Open data

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