Stem and Leaf Plot

 

 

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Above is a simplified example of a stem and lead plot, this is utilized for presenting quantitative data in a graphical format.  The design of this map makes it easy to assist in visualizing the distribution of a selected data.  The above image is a detailed example of how to form a stem and lead plot and breaks down the numerical value input process, this map type is utilized in graphing values such as test scores for a class.

 



Box Plot Map

http://support.sas.com/rnd/base/topics/statgraph/proctemplate/a002650843.htm

Above is an example of a Box Plot, although it is a simplified projection of data, it is also vary useful.  This map type is utilized in descriptive statistics, it is one of the easiest ways to depict numerical data through summaries using boxes as shown above.  In close observation, a median amount, highest, lowest, lower and higher value is displayed. Above is attempting to show the distribution of conditional residual by person. 

Histogram Map

http://www.analyzemath.com/statistics/histogram.html

Above being represented is an example of a Histogram Map, this is a graphical representation of the distribution of a selected amount of data.  This is ideal for showing distribution of data and comparison of a control.  Above shows the distribution of the height of 30 people in centimeters relative to the frequency of that particular height.

Parallel Coordinate Graph Map

http://www.cs.umd.edu/class/spring2001/cmsc838b/Apps/presentations/Kartik_Parija/index_old_version.html

Above shown is an example of a Parallel Coordinate Graph map, this intensified looking map is utilized by aiding the visualization of high-dimensional geometry to help analyze data.  The map shows a set of points in a dimensional area with the use of parallel lines to show its data and meaning. The map above is being used to show historical financial data of a company to analyze its financial trends.

Triangular Plot Map

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Above is an example of a Triangular Plot map, this map type uses three sides to show comparison between three different values of data.  Above is showing the type of votes and variations between the three types including liberal democrat vote, labour vote, and the conservative vote.

Windrose Map

http://vistadatavision.com/reports/wind-rose/

Above is an example of a Wind Rose map type, this is a graphic tool that is most commonly used by meteorologists to provide data on wind speed and direction.  This concept is derived from the historical compass rose that is found on a map that provides cardinal direction.  Wind rose's are useful and easy to entertain by meteorologists by using color bands showing wind ranges.

Climograph Map

http://geography.ridley.on.ca/CGC1D/Students/Quebec2/Geo./Climographs.htm

Above is an example of a climograph,  this map type is closely related to population profile map, whereas the information can vary that's being provided.  In this example it is portraying the weather climate chance in Quebec, Canada, this map type makes it easy to see the high and lows of the temperatures, which for the common purpose is the most people are generally concerned with when researching the weather.