Week 9: Maps & Geospatial Data

This week, we will learn some techniques for creating a special type of chart: maps. We will look at different types of maps and how to work with different types of geospatial data. The readings below discuss some concepts to consider when dealing with maps as well as some of the technical details for how to create them in R.

Map projections

Watch this video:

Read these articles:

• Wilke: 15 - Visualizing geospatial data
• XKCD: Map projections

Making maps in R

• Healy: 7 - Draw maps
• Drawing beautiful maps: Parts one, two, & three

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EMSE 4197 (CRN 78916): Exploratory Data Analysis - Spring 2020
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