LibGuides: Census Data: SimplyMap

SimplyMap Summary

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SimplyAnalytics enables non-technical users to create thematic maps and reports using demographic, business and marketing data.
Accessing SimplyAnalytics

Users are not required to log-in with a user name and password, however, their work will not be saved using this method which is located at the bottom of the SimplyAnalytics log-in page - "To create a temporary account, click here. Your work will not be saved.”

Creating an account in SimplyAnalytics

To make sure your work is saved, it is necessary to create an account. To create an account, click on “create an account" a the top of the Welcome screen. It will take you to a new screen asking for your email address and password. Check the box agreeing with the End User License Agreement and then click “Continue.” A confirmation e-mail will then be sent to your e-mail address. If you do not receive this email within two minutes, please check your SPAM folder.

Click on the activation link in the confirmation e-mail, and your account will be activated and ready to use. You may now go back to the Welcome login page, enter your e-mail address and password, and start using SimplyAnalytics.

Note: There is a download limit of 50MB total per semester per user per database.

Citing SimplyMap

You may create and display maps and reports from SimplyAnalytics database and incorporate them in a website, book, or PowerPoint presentation. Here are some examples on how to cite the information you find in SimplyMap in APA style:

Geographic Research, Inc. (2011). EASI/MRI Consumer Expenditure Data 2010 retrieved February 17th, 2011, from SimplyMap database

Geographic Research, Inc. (2011). Census 2010 Current Estimates Data retrieved February 17th, 2011, from SimplyMap database.

Geographic Research, Inc. (2011). Map with 2010 Consumer Expenditure Data retrieved February 17th, 2011, from SimplyMap database.