The objective of this lesson is to learn different different data visualization techniques using country-level geo-demographic data.
Target Audience
All ages
Instructions
Using the variable values shown in the data table at the bottom of the map, complete the color mapping table so that each color corresponds to a range of values
Color
From
To
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Paint each country by matching its variable value with a color in the color mapping table. Recommended practice is to use "cool" colors such as blue for low variable values. "Hot" colors such as orange and red should be used for high values.
High
Low
No Value
Rank
Country
Infant mortality rate(deaths/1,000 live births)
Infant mortality rate(deaths/1,000 live births) Definition
This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.