Quantile Map

In this map I used the automated values given to me for the different classes. I like this map because it provides more detail of the different percentages in each area without having to create more classes. I shyed away from the Equal Interval map because it does have an easier legend to go by but you may have to create more classes to make it more appealing, for myself at least, to see a little more detail of every individual area instead of having one color cover majority of the map.

Data Classification Lab

Personally I like the Quantile and the Natural Break in this particular situation,because they seem to cover a little more detail unlike the Equal Interval. Seems to me that Equal Interval legend is easy to understand but in this case it doesn't give you a lot of color in the map, unlike the others which give a little more range that allows more detail in the map rather than having the whole map almost 3/4 of one color. Also, I don't really like the Standard Deviation because it's legend may be hard to understand especially if you are new to that certain classification.

Good Map Deliverable

I consider this a good map because it contains all the basics of a well layed out map. It has a north arrow, legend. and a scale. The shading is very detailed and precise. Also the title is self explanitory so you get the idea of what you're looing at.

Bad Map Deliverable

I consider this a bad mad because it has no legend, scale or North arrow. It also does not contain a title telling you where or what you are looking at. The city names are labeled nicely to where to can read them easily, but I would also like to see if there are any roads that connect the cities.

Ready To Start!

Tomorrow starts my first day of GIS Certification. I'm excited and a little nervous at the same time on feeling out how the whole online thing will go since I'm totally new to it. So I'll hope for the best try and get all I can out of the whole experience!