<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Revisions of achievements of empirical studies in cartography focused on describing main research themes and diagnosing challenges to be approached. Intriguingly, there is no analysis of maps used as a stimuli in these experiments. In order to fill existing scarcity, this paper presents the analysis of the content of four journals affiliated by the International Cartographic Association. Four features (map medium, reactiveness, method of cartographic presentation, users familiarity with the depicted data) are described based on 103 papers presenting empirical studies. Types of maps were identified in scope of every feature. Most frequently used ones are displayed on the screen, non-interactive, depicting qualitative data and area unfamiliar for the participant of the study.</p></abstract>

Revisions of achievements of empirical studies in cartography focused on describing main research themes and diagnosing challenges to be approached. Intriguingly, there is no analysis of maps used as a stimuli in these experiments. In order to fill existing scarcity, this paper presents the analysis of the content of four journals affiliated by the International Cartographic Association. Four features (map medium, reactiveness, method of cartographic presentation, users familiarity with the depicted data) are described based on 103 papers presenting empirical studies. Types of maps were identified in scope of every feature. Most frequently used ones are displayed on the screen, non-interactive, depicting qualitative data and area unfamiliar for the participant of the study.

Types of maps used as a stimuli in cartographical empirical research

Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw

Miscellanea Geographica

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Revisions of achievements of empirical studies in cartography focused on describing main research themes and diagnosing challenges to be approached....

Types of maps used as a stimuli in cartographical empirical research

Published Online: Sep 30, 2018

Page range: 157 - 171

Received: Dec 18, 2017

Accepted: May 11, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2018-0014

Keywords
Cartography, map, empirical research, map perception

© 2018 Katarzyna Słomska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Types of maps used as a stimuli in cartographical empirical research

Published Online: Sep 30, 2018

Page range: 157 - 171

Received: Dec 18, 2017

Accepted: May 11, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2018-0014

KeywordsCartography, map, empirical research, map perception

© 2018 Katarzyna Słomska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Cartography, map, empirical research, map perception