A choropleth map displays areal data, using colors or patterns to
highlight differences between areas or characteristics. This particular map is a nominal
choropleth, which means that the data in question cannot be ranked in any
particular order – in this case, the data are election results in the UK in
2010. The colors represent
different parties. There is also a
pie chart of the percentages of votes these parties received, which is a
helpful alternative visual of the election results. The Conservative Party (in blue) had the highest percentage
of votes with 36%, and this map shows us that most of these votes came from
mostly the southern and central parts of the UK. Maps like these are helpful in determining the political
leanings of a certain geographical area, but they may not always be great
predictors of outcomes (keeping in mind that this map is of election results,
not predictions).
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