Extra Vocabulary-Thinking Geographically

Reference Maps vs. Thematic Maps Reference Maps A highly generalized map type designed to show general spatial properties of features. Examples are world maps, road maps, atlas maps, and sketch maps. Thematic Maps thematic maps emphasize spatial variation of one or a small number of geographic distributions (climate or human characteristics such as population density and health issues) Examples are dot, isoline, choropleth or cartogram.

Dot Maps The dots represent the frequency of some variable

Isoline Maps Map displaying lines that connect points of equal value; for example, a map showing elevation levels

Choropleth Maps Map that shows a pattern of a variable, such as population density or voting patterns, by using various colors or degrees of shading

Cartogram Maps Map that uses proportionality (i.e., space on the map) to show a particular variable

Globalization vs. Glocalization Globalization Globalization is a force or process that involves the entire world and results in making something worldwide in scope Glocalization Glocalization is the concept that in a global market, a product or service is more likely to succeed when it is customized for the locality or culture in which it is sold.

Spatial Data Spatial means pertaining to space on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as a synonym for geographic Spatial distribution is physical location of geographic phenomena across space. Geospatial data then is information collected geographically to explain phenomenon occurring across space

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data Qualitative Data data associated with a more humanistic approach to geography, often collected through interview, empirical observations, or the interpretation of texts, artwork, old maps, and other archives Quantitative Data data associated with mathematical models and statistical techniques used to analyze spatial location and association