Geography 5223: Elements of GIS - Part II

July - September 2003

Project 6:  

Design / Build GIS

   ► Analysis & Display

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Voter registration records and Census 2000 data were used to analyze registration and party affiliations in each of Fitchburg's 34 Census Block Groups.  The analysis included making associations among data that could summarized and normalized.  Thematic maps show the spatial distribution of the data to answer the following questions:

• What areas of the city have the lowest percentages of registered voters?

• Is there any variation in party support within the city (i.e.) Do different parties dominate different parts of the city)?

• Should the Whigs invest in Spanish language flyers for the growing Hispanic population?  If so, where should they distribute them?