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Map/Graphing utility?

bug_girl

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I know this exists somewhere, but I can't seem to find the right search terms.

I'm looking for a low-cost program (or plug in) that will take an Excel or SPSS file of frequencies by state, and turn it into a map of the US with the values, or a color to indicate scale.

Anyone have suggestions?
Thanks!
 
I looked at several of the GIS programs, and found them to be way, way more complex than I needed.

I just need:
Plain US map with state boundaries
Ability to plop values into the states.

I didn't know about MS Map before--thanks Wudang!
There is also an SPSS map function too--I think it might be cheaper.

looks like money spending is inevitable.....
 
Look at the R mapproj project. If you are going to be doing stats you want to learn R anyway.

Also look at matplotlib. Everyone ought to learn Python anyway, even if they aren't in stats.
 
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those look nice, but I need something I can pick up and walk away from in about 3 minutes.

Stat crunching is only about 10% of my job, although it wants to take over a higher percentage.
(and since I like numbers, that would be fine with me--however, the dean has other ideas about what I should do with my time :) )
 
You could probably do it pretty fast manually using photoshop; is it just states that you're separating via frequency? (e.g. 1:20 Arkansas residants has a blue hat)
 
I think mappoint will be what we probably go with--with educational pricing, it's not too bad.

In the mean time, the undergraduate worker I have is doing it by photoshop.
Who wants to claim the $million for predicting all this? :D
 
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