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Methods of usability evaluation of Web-based geographic information systems
Authors: Komárková Jitka | Sedlák Pavel | Novák Martin | Musilová Alena | Slavíková Veronika
Year: 2011
Type of publication: článek v odborném periodiku
Name of source: International Journal of Systems Applications, Engineering & Development
Publisher name: University Press
Place: London
Page from-to: 33-41
Titles:
Language Name Abstract Keywords
cze Metody hodnocení použitelnosti Webových geografických informačních systémů Prostorově-orientované rozhodování hraje v lidksém životě významnou roli. Proces rozhodování mohou významně podpořit vhodné programové prostředky. Desktopové geografické informační systémy (GIS) jsou profesionály používány dlouho. Nejsou ale vhodné pro koncové uživatele. 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 can be 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. Prostorově-orientované rozhodování; webový GIS; použitelnost; heuristika; heuristické hodnocení
eng Methods of usability evaluation of Web-based geographic information systems 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 can be 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. Spatial decision making; Web-based GIS; Usability; Heuristics; Heuristic evaluation

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