Visualizing Data Patterns with MicromapsAuthor(s): Daniel B. Carr, Linda Williams Pickle\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC\nISBN-13: 9781032477671, 978-1032477671\nSynopsis\nAfter more than 15 years of development drawing on research in cognitive psychology, statistical graphics, computer science, and cartography, micromap designs are becoming part of mainstream statistical visualizations. Bringing together the research of two leaders in this field, Visualizing Data Patterns with Micromaps presents the many design variations and applications of micromaps, which link statistical information to an organized set of small maps. This full-color book helps readers simultaneously explore the statistical and geographic patterns in their data. \n\nAfter illustrating the three main types of micromaps, the authors summarize the research behind the design of visualization tools that support exploration and communication of sp.