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The problem with heat maps, like this one, is they end up effectively as maps of population density. To make a heat map informative, consider coloring the map
by tedchs 13y ago
The problem with heat maps, like this one, is they end up effectively as maps of population density. To make a heat map informative, consider coloring the map zones proportionately to the population in that area.
- rtkwe 13y agoNot entirely true in this case. If it were then you'd expect to see more in Europe and Asia than this map shows. In the US it does devolve to a population density map.
- tel 13y agoYou're using baked-in world population distribution information exactly to make that statement.
- mithras 13y agoOf course there is a relevant XKCD: http://xkcd.com/1138/ http://xkcd.com/1138/