Effectiveness of Dynamic Point Symbols in Quantitative Mapping

Cybulski, Paweł; Wielebski, Łukasz

doi:10.1080/00087041.2018.1507183

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“…This value was selected after a series of trials. This value corresponds to the values indicated in the research by Cybulski and Wielebski [45] regarding the effective duration of cartographic animations, which was defined between 8 and 11 s for 1 dynamic stimulus. Moreover, in similar research on memorizing the animated route, Çöltekin et al [17], in one of their tasks, used 8.4 s of animation.…”

Section: Animated Route Mapsmentioning

confidence: 62%

“…However, a certain novelty in this type of study reveals how to estimate user correct response. In cartographical effectiveness studies, the user's response could be accurate or inaccurate [8,[43][44][45]. On several occasions, researchers have highlighted the need to develop a more detailed effectiveness measurement methodology [8,[46][47][48].…”

Section: Related Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effectiveness of Memorizing an Animated Route—Comparing Satellite and Road Map Differences in the Eye-Tracking Study

Cybulski¹

2021

IJGI

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There is no consensus on the importance of satellite images in the process of memorizing a route from a map image, especially if the route is displayed on the Internet using dynamic (animated) cartographic visualization. In modern dynamic maps built with JavaScript APIs, background layers can be easily altered by map users. The animation attracts people’s attention better than static images, but it causes some perceptual problems. This study examined the influence of the number of turns on the effectiveness (correctness) and efficiency of memorizing the animated route on different cartographic backgrounds. The routes of three difficulty levels, based on satellite and road background, were compared. The results show that the satellite background was not a significant factor influencing the efficiency and effectiveness of route memorizing. Recordings of the eye movement confirmed this. The study reveals that there were intergroup differences in participants' visual behavior. Participants who described their spatial abilities as “very good” performed better (in terms of effectiveness and efficiency) in route memorizing tasks. For future research, there is a need to study route variability and its impact on participants’ performance. Moreover, future studies should involve differences in route visualization (e.g., without and with ephemeral or permanent trail).

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Section: Animated Route Mapsmentioning

confidence: 62%

Section: Related Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effectiveness of Memorizing an Animated Route—Comparing Satellite and Road Map Differences in the Eye-Tracking Study

Cybulski¹

2021

IJGI

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“…The authors of this study drew attention to designing the map layout and functionality for animated visualizations in three ways to transform more and more drone images. A handful of tips obtained here may be relevant for users of dynamic developed web applications with the raw spatial data that most often require cartographic presentation [23,24].…”

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Complexity Level of People Gathering Presentation on an Animated Map—Objective Effectiveness Versus Expert Opinion

Medyńska-Gulij

Wielebski

Halik

et al. 2020

IJGI

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The aim of the following study was to present three alternative methods of visualization on animated maps illustrating the movement of people gathered at an open-air event recorded on photographs taken by a drone. The effectiveness of an orthorectified low-level aerial image (a so-called orthophoto), a dot distribution map, and a buffer map was tested in an experiment featuring experts, and key significance was attached to the juxtaposition of objective responses with subjective opinions. The results of the study enabled its authors to draw conclusions regarding the importance of visualizing topographic references (stable objects) and people (mobile objects) and the usefulness of the particular elements of animated maps for their analysis and interpretation.

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“…These kinds of characteristics are covered by many metrics: preference of choice [30,31], perceived level of difficulty [18,19,32,33], perceived level of confidence [18,19,34,35], rating of frustration/comfort when using a tested tool, and perceived speed of own performance [32].…”

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Do Different Map Types Support Map Reading Equally? Comparing Choropleth, Graduated Symbols, and Isoline Maps for Map Use Tasks

Słomska-Przech

Gołębiowska

2021

IJGI

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It is acknowledged that various types of thematic maps emphasize different aspects of mapped phenomena and thus support different map users’ tasks. To provide empirical evidence, a user study with 366 participants was carried out comparing three map types showing the same input data. The aim of the study is to compare the effect of using choropleth, graduated symbols, and isoline maps to solve basic map user tasks. Three metrics were examined: two performance metrics (answer accuracy and time) and one subjective metric (difficulty). The results showed that the performance metrics differed between the analyzed map types, and better performances were recorded using the choropleth map. It was also proven that map users find the most commonly applied type of the map, choropleth map, as the easiest. In addition, the subjective metric matched the performance metrics. We conclude with the statement that the choropleth map can be a sufficient solution for solving various tasks. However, it should be remembered that making this type of map correctly may seem easy, but it is not. Moreover, we believe that the richness of thematic cartography should not be abandoned, and work should not be limited to one favorable map type only.

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Effectiveness of Dynamic Point Symbols in Quantitative Mapping

Cited by 22 publications

References 40 publications

Effectiveness of Memorizing an Animated Route—Comparing Satellite and Road Map Differences in the Eye-Tracking Study

Effectiveness of Memorizing an Animated Route—Comparing Satellite and Road Map Differences in the Eye-Tracking Study

Complexity Level of People Gathering Presentation on an Animated Map—Objective Effectiveness Versus Expert Opinion

Do Different Map Types Support Map Reading Equally? Comparing Choropleth, Graduated Symbols, and Isoline Maps for Map Use Tasks

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