Concept information
Preferred term
visual variables
Definition
- Visual variables are graphical characteristics that cartographers use to create map symbols. Geographic information scientists often use maps to communicate the results of their analysis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Visual Variables]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/visual_variables
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