RAPS-China

Title Page
Introduction
Main Idea
Purpose
Components / Screens
List of Variables
Development History
Statistical Measures
Programming
Current Version
Support / Funding
Data Sources
Map Polygons
Disclaimer
Questions & Answers
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Questions & Answers

These are links to answers for the following questions:

What is the main purpose of the RAPS-System?

Which are the target groups?

What is the main output?

Can I re-use the output in my own publication?

Can I include my own data?

How can I include my own data?

Does RAPS have an open format for the data files?

Does RAPS include detailed source information for the included data?

Can I use RAPS to produce a thematic map for China?

Can I access the original data?

Why are the data normalized?

Can I define my own indices?

Can I assign individual weights to the variables of an index?

How many variables are available in RAPS?

How many indicators can I define?

Can I combine the indices into a composite index?

Can I use a single variable to produce a thematic map?

Does map output have publication quality?

Heilig, G.K. (2004): RAPS-China. A Regional Analysis and Planning System. Laxenburg, Austria