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Peer reviewedBurn, Christopher R.; Fox, Michael F. – Journal of Geography, 1986
Exploratory data analysis (EDA) gives students a feel for the data being considered. Four applications of EDA are discussed: the use of displays, resistant statistics, transformations, and smoothing. (RM)
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSchulze, Melanie – Journal of Geography, 1996
Recommends making choropleth maps as a fun and interesting way to teach geographic concepts. Choropleth maps represent data and ratios (population density, voter registration) and can be constructed easily. Includes suggested activities and representative maps. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cartography, Data Interpretation, Geographic Concepts, Geography
