Editing 2927: Alphabetical Cartogram
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Bias resulting from alphabetical order was also the topic of [[2789: Making Plans]]. | Bias resulting from alphabetical order was also the topic of [[2789: Making Plans]]. | ||
| − | It should be noted that the resizing is not done perfectly in the drawing. For example, {{w|Vermont}} appears slightly larger than {{w|Texas}}, and {{w|Idaho}} appears smaller than {{w|Missouri}}. The map strikes a balance between actually making the sizes of the states correspond to their alphabetical order, keeping the shapes of the states correct, and making the | + | It should be noted that the resizing is not done perfectly in the drawing. For example, {{w|Vermont}} appears slightly larger than {{w|Texas}}, and {{w|Idaho}} appears smaller than {{w|Missouri}}. The map strikes a balance between actually making the sizes of the states correspond to their alphabetical order, keeping the shapes of the states correct, and making the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contiguous_United_States "lower 48"] states fit together contiguously. The shapes of many states are significantly warped, such as {{w|Maryland}}, {{w|Delaware}}, and {{w|New York}} (which is lacking {{w|Long Island}}). |
The table below ranks the states according to their actual size, their alphabetical order, and their approximate size as they are drawn in the comic. | The table below ranks the states according to their actual size, their alphabetical order, and their approximate size as they are drawn in the comic. | ||
