Social Explorer Features and Functions

This video tutorial introduces Social Explorer, guiding users on how to start with maps. It covers browsing data by categories, visualizing data on maps, changing geography levels, and using different visualization types. Advanced features like map legends and view options are also explained. Finally, it shows how to save, export, and share maps.

What is the first step to start exploring maps in Social Explorer?

• Click on the Change Data menu

• Choose a color palette

• Select a category from the list

• Click Explore on the dashboard

How can you start browsing data in Social Explorer?

• By selecting a map type

• By clicking on the dashboard

• By browsing data by Categories, Surveys, and Saved Variables

• By changing the color palette

Which data category is used as an example in the tutorial?

• Employment statistics

• Population less than 25 years old

• Housing data from ACS 2017

• Income data from ACS 2017

What are the different geographic levels you can view data at in Social Explorer?

• State, County, and Census Tract

• Continent, Country, and State

• Country, State, and City

• Region, District, and Block

Which of the following is NOT a visualization type available in Social Explorer?

• Heat map

• Dot density map

• Bubble map

• Shaded area map

What feature allows you to compare different variables from the same data set?

• Change Data menu

• Swipe Mode

• Map legend

• Color palette

How can you save your map in Social Explorer?

• By embedding it in a report

• By sharing it on social media

• By exporting it as a PDF

• By clicking the Save As button