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Quantitative
Involving data that can be measured by numbers
Qualitative
Involving data that is descriptive of a research subject and is often based on people's opinions.
Census
An official count of the number of people in a defined area, such as a state
Geographic information system (GIS)
A computer system that allows for the collection, organization, and display of geographic data for analysis.
Topography
The representation of earth's surface to show natural and man-made features, especially their relative positions and elevations.
Remote sensing
A method of collecting or analyzing data from a location without making physical contact
Global positioning system (GPS)
A network of satellites that orbit Earth and transmit location data to receivers, enabling users to pinpoint their exact location
Cartographer
A person who creates maps
Absolute distance
Distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length
Relative distance
Distance determined in relation to other places or objects
Absolute direction
The cardinal directions north, south, east, and west
Relative direction
Direction based on a person's perception, such as left, right, up, or down
Map scale
The relationship of the size of the map to the size of the area it represents on Earth's surface
Reference map
A map that focuses on the location of places
Thematic map
Any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data
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