Here are some references
1. Mak, K. and M.R.C. Coulson, Map-user response to computer-generated choropleth maps: Comparative experiments in classification and symbolization. Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, 1991. 18(2): p. 109-124. 2. Lewandowsky, S., et al., Perception of clusters in statistical maps. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 1993. 7: p. 533-551. 3. Cromley, R.G. and R.D. Mrozinski, The classification of ordinal data for choropleth mapping. The Cartographic Journal, 1999. 36(2): p. 101-109. 4. Cromley, R.G., A comparison of optimal classification strategies for choroplethic displays of spatially aggregated data. International Journal of Geographical Information Systems, 1996. 10(4): p. 405-424. 5. Cromley, E.K. and R.G. Cromley, An analysis of alternative classification schemes for medical atlas mapping. European Journal of Cancer, 1996. 32A(9): p. 1551-1559.
Also http://www.dartmouth.edu/~dbkarnes/jenks/jenks.html
Richard E Hoskins PhD MPH Spatial Epidemiology Unit WA State Dept of Health 1102 Quince Street Olympia, WA 98504-7812 richard.hoskins@doh.wa.gov (360) 534-9891
-----Original Message----- From: Diane True [mailto:dtrue@cerc.cr.usgs.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 9:53 AM To: gislist@geocomm.com Subject: GISList: Jenk's optimization
The natural breaks classification method in ArcView uses Jenk's optimization. I can't find any documentation on Jenk's optimization. Does anyone know of any citations?
thanks, dt
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