Methods of usability evaluation of Web-based geographic information systems
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Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216275%3A25410%2F11%3A39882573" target="_blank" >RIV/00216275:25410/11:39882573 - isvavai.cz</a>
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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Methods of usability evaluation of Web-based geographic information systems
Original language description
Spatially influenced decision-making plays an important role in human lives. Suitable software tools can significantly support process of decision-making. Desktop geographic information systems (GIS) applications have been used by professional for many years, but they are not suitable for end users. Special kind of GIS applications, usually called Web-based GIS, is focused on end users, i.e. on casually working people who may have only a very limited knowledge of GIS, if any. Their computer literacy canbe very low as well. Design of Web-based GIS should respect this reality so applications should be proposed with a strong focus on their usability. This article deals with suitable methods of usability testing of Web-based GIS. Several usability problems identified during previously done usability testing are described. Recommendations, how to prevent usability problems, are provided in the end of the article.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
AE - Management, administration and clerical work
OECD FORD branch
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Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/GA402%2F09%2F0219" target="_blank" >GA402/09/0219: Usability of software tools for support of decision-making during solving spatially oriented problems</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)<br>S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2011
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
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Name of the periodical
International Journal of Systems Applications, Engineering & Development
ISSN
2074-1308
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Volume of the periodical
5
Issue of the periodical within the volume
1
Country of publishing house
GB - UNITED KINGDOM
Number of pages
9
Pages from-to
33-41
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