App | Information |
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SimplyAnalytics |
Use: Web-based mapping application that lets users quickly create professional-quality thematic maps, tables, and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing data. Features List Access: Library resource (Ninernet required): |
Tableau |
Use: Platform to explore, create and publicly share data visualizations online. Tableau Desktop- full featured data visualization software. Tableau Public is the free scaled down version. Access: (Desktop): How to Access --- (Public) Tableau Public - free |
StoryMaps (ESRI) |
Use: Create inspiring, immersive stories by combining text, interactive maps, and other multimedia content. Access: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/ Then click LOGIN then use “Your ArcGIS organization's URL”: unccharlotte.maps.arcgis.com Similar open source/free software: StoryMap.js |
ArcGIS Online/Pro/ArcMap |
Use: Advanced Geographic Information Software (GIS) Access (multiple levels of programs): ArcGIS Pro (How to Access) ArcMap/Pro virtual software on campus in Apporto ArcGIS Online (scaled-down version) Similar open source/free software: QGIS |
Power BI |
Use: Power BI is a unified, scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI). Connect to and visualize any data, and seamlessly infuse the visuals into the apps you use every day. Access: - (Instructions to install to the apps available in Microsoft Office 365) |
Statista |
Use: Online portal providing data on the global digital economy, industrial sectors, consumer markets, public opinion, media, demography and macroeconomic trends. Access: - Statista (Ninernet required) |
Census.gov |
Use: Build customized maps from any variable in the US Census data tables. Access: Interactive maps. |