nounmasculinepl: choropleths
mapa coroplético
1. A thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed, such as population density or income level
The choropleth map showed the distribution of poverty rates across different counties.
O mapa coroplético mostrou a distribuição das taxas de pobreza em diferentes condados.
2. A type of data visualization technique used in geography and cartography to represent spatial variation of a quantity
Climate scientists use choropleths to illustrate temperature variations across regions.
Cientistas do clima usam mapas coropléticos para ilustrar variações de temperatura entre regiões.
The term 'choropleth' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and professional contexts, particularly in geography, urban planning, data science, and journalism. It is less common in everyday conversation but increasingly prevalent in news media and online data visualization platforms. The word derives from Greek 'choro' (region) and 'pleth' (value), reflecting its technical nature.
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