Lab 10 - Bivariate map of total population and percent of population with bachelors degree

Lab 6 - Color Choropleth

Lab 7 - Proportional Symbol

Lab 9 - Dot Density

Final Project Proposal

Map subject:
The 12 year breakdown of Penn State football players (by high school, county) they played football at.

Reason why this is my pick:
Most of my family members are Penn State football fans and alumni of the school. I think it would be interesting to map out where the players come from and see the distribution of where they come from.

Map audience:
People who are interested in Penn State football, Penn State alumni, or people who live in Pennsylvania

Type of map envisioned:
Either a dot density map or a choropleth map



Scope of map:
Pennsylvania

Data:
Data was collected from pennstate.scout.com which included the city, state and high school for each player on the team over the last 12 years

Basemap needed:
Pennsylvania shapefile that includes county layer

Expected production steps:
Data collection and organization. The longest step will be taking the high schools and locating them on the map if a dot density map is used. If a choropleth map is made, the players high school locations will have to be organized by county in an excel file.

Challenges you perceive:
Getting players mixed up

Lab 8 - Isoline

Lab 8 - Isoline Map