QGIS
A component of the QGIS graphical user interface (GUI) found in the topmost part that provides access to QGIS functions using standard hierarchical menus.
Menu Bar
Imagine you’re a researcher exploring a brand-new trend or issue, and your goal is just to figure out the general scope of it, without worrying about drawing big conclusions. This kind of research describes your approach.
Exploratory research
The type of map projection that helps reduce distortions when converting the Earth’s shape into flat maps, especially for countries like the Philippines.
Transverse Mercator projection
It is the visual appearance of layers on the map. Here, you can change colors and symbol structure, add symbol layers, etc.
Symbology
This approach to geography insists that facts and observations are the foundation of knowledge. No theories or assumptions—just raw data from the real world.
Empiricism
This global geodetic system is based on a geocentric datum, aligning it with satellite technology.
World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS84)
This is where the map itself is displayed and where layers are loaded. Here, you can interact with the visible layers: zoom in/out, move the map, select features, and many other operations.
Map Canvas / Map View
When trying to understand why people make certain decisions about where to live or work, this approach looks at how they process information and weigh their options.
Behavioralism
This geodetic system, introduced in 1992, updated the Luzon Datum using GPS technology.
Philippine Reference System of 1992 (PRS92)
It is a format of cartographic parameters that is highly recommended for storing projection definitions when creating a Custom Coordinate Reference System.
WKT (Well-known text)
If you believe that human behavior can be predicted by collecting careful, objective data and then testing it, you're using this classic scientific approach.
Positivism
The Luzon Datum is based on this ellipsoid, an old model of the Earth from the 1800s.
Clarke 1866 ellipsoid
A part of the Shape Tools plugin that allows us to create geodesic lines and polygons by adding additional vertices along geodesic paths within the shape.
Geodesic Densifier
Suppose you want to closely observe and document a phenomenon, like how cities grow over time, but you’re not trying to solve a problem or answer a specific question. You’re using this type of research.
Descriptive research
The origin point of the Luzon Datum is located in this place on Marinduque Island.
Balanacan