Why Would Data Be Normalized to Use with a Choropleth

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why would data be normalized to use with a choropleth map?

• A) To ensure that the numbers being displayed on the map are all the same value
• B) To show representative fractions for each polygon boundary on the map
• C) To ensure that only "count" values are displayed on the map
• D) To convert values to a consistent level of data representation

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