Usability evaluation of web-based GIS applications: A comparative study of Google Maps and MapsQuest - Couverture souple

Ali Khan, Zulfiqar; Adnan, Muhammad

 
9783838363233: Usability evaluation of web-based GIS applications: A comparative study of Google Maps and MapsQuest
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ISBN 10 : 383836323X ISBN 13 : 9783838363233
Editeur : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The use of geographical data is increasing in real world applications and due to this, Geographical information systems (GIS)are a growing interest area for research nowadays.Today, GIS is combined with the world wide web to provide information to alot of people. Web-based GIS applications have gained popularity because of their easy use and simplicity. Usability evaluation is becoming important part of interaction design to find out various usability isses in applications. In this study, two web-based GIS applications i.e. Google maps and MapsQuest are evaluated to find out usability issues.To accomplish the main goal of this study, differnt techniques have been used.Special creiteria are adopted for usability evaluation. Usability tests are performed on six graduate users, questionnaires are filled by these users and interviews were conducted to validate the results. The authors have provided a number of suggestions based on the problems that were identified in this study for google maps and MapsQuest to improve the usability of these applications.

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À propos des auteurs

Name Zulfiqar Ali khan MSc Computer Science Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden BSIT Allama Iqbal Open University Name Muhammad adnan MSc Computer Science Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden MSc Computer Science University of Peshawar, Pakistan Having exeperience as IT teacher and Computer Operator/IT support

Name Zulfiqar Ali khan MSc Computer Science Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden BSIT Allama Iqbal Open University Name Muhammad adnan MSc Computer Science Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden MSc Computer Science University of Peshawar, Pakistan Having exeperience as IT teacher and Computer Operator/IT support

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Éditeur
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
383836323X
ISBN 13 
9783838363233
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
72
Coordonnées du fabricant
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