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Activity Number:
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138
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Monday, August 4, 2008 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Education
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| Abstract - #301737 |
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Title:
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Why Introductory Statistics Courses Should Not Be Mapless
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Author(s):
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Mary Richardson*+ and Paul Stephenson
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Companies:
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Grand Valley State University and Grand Valley State University
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Address:
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Department of Statistics, 1133 MAK, Allendale, MI, 49401,
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Keywords:
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statistical map ; geographic information systems
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Abstract:
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Many governmental agencies and communication organizations use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to accumulate and present data. Maps are an excellent way of displaying statistical data that comes from a geographical frame. Maps are not only aesthetically appealing, but they make it easier to identify geographic patterns in the data set. However, few introductory statistical texts and courses present maps as a means for displaying data. In this talk the authors will present a number of examples of different types of statistical maps, and the authors will discuss why these statistical maps should be included in introductory statistics courses.
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