Geodata visualisation are always made with a certain purpose. The role and understanding of such graphical representation is an important field of research. Besides theories that underpin evaluation approaches and their findings the visualisation may also be confronting. The more realistic the presentation and especially when it includes human/personal related data the ethical dimension of the visualisation play a major role. Usability of visualisations has also an impact on spatial thinking as has been proved by scholars.
Distinguish between usability, utility, and user needs in the context of geovisualizations
Compare different evaluation methods for cartography and visualization products (e.g., qualitative versus quantitative, formative versus summative studies).
In progress (GI-N2K)