While I was making this map, I was thinking about what data I should include, and what data was insignificant to include. I also wanted my map to be easily readable, and so that it would make sense with the symbols, colors, and sizes of the symbols(I changed the sizes of the circles based on how frequently I visit the buildings). I also initially put one item into my spreadsheet incorrectly, so I had to double check all my points and make sure they were all accurate. I think this process holds a lot of potential for data visualization because it offers many different options to make data more easily understandable. The ability to actually overlay the data onto maps is also crucial for understanding patterns, which opens up new pathways in environmental sciences, archaeology, and more fields. Specifically ARCGIS holds a great potential due to the easy to use interface, which makes the ability to create maps with data overlayed a lot easier. ARCGIS also includes many unique options, including the ability to include many layers on the map, so that multiple types of data can be used at once.
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I like how you chose to make the sizes of the circles represent the frequency that you visit the different buildings. I think this is a great way to visually represent this information. I definitely agree that ArcGIS has a lot of potential for data visualization, especially spacial data. I’m interested in seeing what types of projects in different fields have been done.
I love how you changed the circle sizes for frequency – a cool example of all the ways that we can choose to represent out data within maps. I think ArcGIS has a lot of options, but I also hope to learn the ways that we could make it more customizable. I wonder if there are options within the program to add things like your own code such as in WordPress, but maybe that would be too technically difficult.
Whoa! I agree with Margo and Clark about loving how you changed the circle sizes for frequency. I did not think about that, but I think it would be super useful in a lot of scenarios. I agree with your statement that overlaying data onto maps is crucial for understanding patterns, as it is used in many fields such as spatial statistics and the fields you stated. I also think that ArcGIS has great potential, as it has an easy interface and a great ability to create maps with data overlayed on top of it.
Great post! I also thought the idea of changing the size of the circle with the frequency of visits was smart. I can’t not think of much alternative way to present that information so I believe it was a brilliant idea. One thing I thought of after reading your response was when you mentioned that ArcGis can overlay the data onto maps is also crucial for understanding patterns, which opens up new pathways in environmental sciences, archaeology, and more fields. This made me wonder what we can come up with more specifically of what kind of new pathways there are and how it can impact other fields.
This is a well-organized post. I really liked your idea of using another shape to showcase the frequency of your travel to those buildings. Based on this map, I can tell that you live in Myers, you’re an active person considering you go to the Rec center frequently. I can also tell that you usually eat at Burton and that you have a class or study at Oline Hall but not as much at the library. I was able to infer all that based on the feature you used, the circular shape with various sizes. I’ve also seen another post with a similar feature where he used color as a tool to showcase his frequent traveling on campus. Overall, I think this was a great lab and shows how we can learn a lot from maps.