An Analytical Attempt at Dividing US Regions

A GIS Social Science Research Paper


Research Paper (postgraduate), 2015

9 Pages, Grade: A


Abstract or Introduction

The United States of America has had some astounding shifts and transformations throughout its years of evolution.

Fascinatingly, these changes are non-uniform. As our physical geography is gradually stabilizing, our country is becoming increasingly "functional", where our communities are created through connectedness (interactions) rather than relatedness (traits) (Lewis 1991, 608). By understanding these behavioral modifications, one can make an educational guess which parts of the US are characteristically "traditional", "voluntary", or even a transitioning region in today's distinctive, technological era (Zelinsky 1992). In addition, I georeferenced another map coming from a different perspective to further accentuate the outcomes of my investigation.

I surmised that finding my speech community first would create a foundation allowing for a starting point to reveal other aspects of the US that could separate or aggregate the states into groups (potential regions). With support through various discourses, I was able to form the General English (also known as Standard English) speech community most concentrated in the North East Coast. From here, I was able to choose religions and behavioral variables that complemented my region while also highlighting other potential groups.

I would like to note that this is indeed a very general examination of the US, but the concept at hand is highly significant because it gives others the opportunity to implement my ideas towards their own. The dissection of the US from multiple sources can push for mindful stimulation of thinking critically and creatively.

Details

Title
An Analytical Attempt at Dividing US Regions
Subtitle
A GIS Social Science Research Paper
College
University of Redlands
Course
Mapping People, Mapping Places
Grade
A
Author
Year
2015
Pages
9
Catalog Number
V323094
ISBN (eBook)
9783668229679
ISBN (Book)
9783668229686
File size
990 KB
Language
English
Notes
Maps are not included; I utilized ArcGIS, ArcMap, and a published collected data for my social science research. I createde/stablished my own data through these sources to perform data analysis; I compared and contrasted multiple personally-made maps to make any connections or distinctions between my numerous variables. My paper is the final result--summarizing and critically reflecting on my data analysis. Overall, it was a combination of technical, creative, and theoretical work.
Keywords
geography, social science, research, us regions, united states, regions, division, maps, theory, west coast, sociology, spatial studies, arcgis, arcmap, data, survey, data collection, data analysis
Quote paper
Charmaine Mislang (Author), 2015, An Analytical Attempt at Dividing US Regions, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/323094

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