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JOURNAL OF SPATIAL SCIENCE
Volume 64, Issue 2, Pages 239-255Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/14498596.2018.1440649
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Bivariate map; two-variable map; cartogram; transparency; usability evaluation
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- Hong Kong Polytechnic University [G-YBSU, RUD0]
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The value-by-alpha map is a recently proposed method for mapping bivariate spatial information. It is theoretically advantageous, but no thorough evaluations have yet been reported. Here we conducted a systematic evaluation of its usability in terms of effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. Major conclusions from this study are the following: (1) value-by-alpha maps are as effective and as efficient as area cartograms in bivariate mapping, but are generally less effective and efficient than bivariate proportional symbol maps, and (2) in terms of satisfaction, value-by-alpha maps are as popular as bivariate proportional symbol maps and are more popular than bivariate area cartograms.
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