Ming Xie|H. L. Vacher|Steven Reader|Elizabeth Walton
Quantitative Map Literacy: A Cross between Map Literacy and Quantitative Literacy
University of South Florida|Nanjing University|University of Tampa|University of South Florida|Nanjing University|University of Tampa|University of South Florida|Nanjing University|University of Tampa|University of South Florida|Nanjing University|University of Tampa
define quantitative map literacy qml cross map literacy quantitative literacy ql concepts skills required accurately read use interpret understand quantitative information embedded geospatial representation data geographic backgroundlong used tools technical geographic fields maps common vehicle communicating quantitative information publicas qml potential stand alongside health numeracy financial literacy identifiable subdomain transdisciplinary qlwhat concepts skills crucial qmlthe obvious answer depends type maptherefore first task subject paper develop framework think talk panoply maps way permits us consider range distribution qml contentwe use equilateral triangular plot conceptualize maps terms locational information l thematic information generalizationdistortion gd parameterize plot lt ratio horizontal reflecting historical practice cartographers distinguish locationalreference maps thematic maps gd levels increasing base apexwe show positions wide variety maps eg topographic maps weather maps engineeringsurvey plots subway maps maps air routes cartoon map orlando tourists drivingtime maps countywide population maps countywide multivariable population income maps world political map land use maps cartogramsthe analysis maps vary across triangle allows us proceed examination qml varies across panoply maps