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You have data on levels of liver cancer by county for the state of Illinois. A researcher approaches you with a map purporting to represent cancer levels over the state, including counties where no data existed.

  1. Why should you ask for details about the method used to generate the map?
  2. How can you explain the differences in maps generated in various ways?
  3. What information would you like to glean from the data to help you in making a good map?
  4. What's the best way to generate a map for the state?
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