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Election result maps
by k at 12:44 pm EST, Nov 8, 2004 |
] The map gives the superficial impression that the "red
] states" dominate the country, since they cover far more
] area than the blue ones. However, as pointed out by many
] others, this is misleading because it fails to take into
] account the fact that most of the red states have small
] populations, whereas most of the blue states have large
] ones. The blue may be small in area, but they are large
] in terms of numbers of people, which is what matters in
] an election.
]
]
] We can correct for this by making use of a cartogram, a
] map in which the sizes of states have been rescaled
] according to their population. [ Neat. Particularly the last two maps... -k] |
Election result maps (cartograms)
by Rattle at 2:32 pm EST, Nov 8, 2004 |
] The map gives the superficial impression that the "red
] states" dominate the country, since they cover far more
] area than the blue ones. However, as pointed out by many
] others, this is misleading because it fails to take into
] account the fact that most of the red states have small
] populations, whereas most of the blue states have large
] ones. The blue may be small in area, but they are large
] in terms of numbers of people, which is what matters in
] an election.
]
] We can correct for this by making use of a cartogram, a
] map in which the sizes of states have been rescaled
] according to their population. ... Election result maps continue to be all the rage. The cartograms do help to get perspective. |
Election result maps
by Acidus at 8:15 am EST, Nov 9, 2004 |
Different scaled maps representing election results by county and state, in propotions ro population |
There is a redundant post from Dementia not displayed in this view.
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