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An Evaluation of the Navigability of Web-based Mapping Applications

웹 기반 지도서비스의 탐색성 평가연구

  • Park, Sung-Jae (Florida State University, School of Library & Information Studies) ;
  • Bishop, Bradley Wade (University of Kentucky, School of Library & Information Science)
  • Received : 2011.05.04
  • Accepted : 2011.06.12
  • Published : 2011.06.30
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Abstract

The purposes of this study are to evaluate the navigability of three web-based mapping applications and to suggest how to improve the navigability of all web-based mapping applications. With these purposes, this study conducted a web-based survey congruent with a think aloud and systematic observation for individual participants, followed up by a focus group with all participants. Based on the findings, recommendations are proposed for web-based mapping applications that include a standard click and drag panning function in mapping applications, a scaled zooming option, increased text for icons and buttons, and other potential changes to computer hardware for increased navigability in these applications. By improving the navigability of web-based mapping applications, the learning time may be reduced for each application and the speed at which users' geographic information needs are met will be quicker.

본 연구의 목적은 세 개의 웹 기반 지도서비스의 탐색성을 평가하고 탐색성 향상을 위한 제안을 하는 것이다. 실험 방법으로 참가자들에게 탐색성 평가지를 수행할 때 생각을 말로 표현하도록 하고 실험 후 웹 기반 설문을 실시하였다. 또한 연구자들은 탐색성 실험과정을 관찰, 기록하고 모든 실험이 끝난 후 집단 토론을 실시하였다. 탐색성 향상을 위해, 선택과 끌기 기능의 표준화, 눈금이 있는 확대 기능, 아이콘과 버튼 기능의 설명력 향상, 컴퓨터 하드웨어의 가능한 변화를 제안하였다. 웹 기반 지도서비스의 탐색성을 향상함으로써 각 서비스의 이용법을 학습하는 시간은 물론, 이용자의 지리정보에 대한 요구를 만족하는 시간을 줄일 수 있을 것이다.

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