Example of Adding a Map to a Graph

This example uses data on the SAT standardized test for each US state.

1. Select Help > Sample Data Folder and open SAT.jmp.

2. Select Graph > Graph Builder.

3. Drag and drop State into the Map Shape zone.

4. Drag and drop % Taking (2004) into the Color zone.

Figure 12.2 Example of % Taking (2004) by State 

Note the following details:

• The latitude and longitude appear on the vertical and horizontal axes.

• The legend shows the colors that correspond to the percentage of students that took the SAT. Because % Taking (2004) is a continuous variable, the colors are based on a continuous color theme. Figure 12.2 uses the JMP default continuous theme. You can change the theme under File > Preferences > Graphs.

• The map is projected so that relative areas are not distorted (the 49th parallel across the top of the United States is not a straight line).