Question

source: united states census bureau, 2017 american community survey which of the following concepts best explains the differences across the values shown in the table? a spatial analysis b scale of analysis c map scale d relative location e relative direction

Explanation:

The "scale of analysis" concept refers to how the level (e.g., local, regional, national) at which data is analyzed affects interpretations. Differences in values across regions often relate to the scale at which we analyze (e.g., city vs. state vs. country). Other options: Spatial analysis focuses on patterns/relationships in space, map scale is about map representation, relative location is about position relative to others, relative direction is about orientation—none fit as well as scale of analysis for explaining value differences.

Answer:

B. Scale of analysis