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    • Geographic Information Science
    • Data Visualization
    • Statistical Inference

    Background:

    • Effective data visualization relies on the ability to make accurate inferences from visual representations.
    • Quantifying confidence in visual inferences from mapped geospatial data is an ongoing challenge.
    • Existing methods for visual inference lack robust spatial null hypotheses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore methods for quantifying confidence in visual inferences from geospatial data.
    • To propose an alternative to complete spatial randomness for spatial null hypotheses.
    • To determine the just noticeable difference (JND) in perceiving spatial autocorrelation in choropleth maps.

    Main Methods:

    • Adaptation of the 'Visual Line-up' method for geospatial data.
    • Proposal of spatially autocorrelated simulations as spatial null hypotheses.
    • Crowdsourced experiments (n=361) to measure JND for spatial autocorrelation and map perception, controlling for geographic unit properties.

    Main Results:

    • Perception of spatial autocorrelation differences varies with baseline autocorrelation and geometric configuration of geographic units.
    • Established empirical data for the just noticeable difference (JND) in visual inference for geospatial data.
    • Developed a basis for constructing improved visual line-ups for maps.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a visual equivalent of statistical power for geospatial data.
    • Results offer an empirical foundation for enhancing visual inference techniques in cartography.
    • This work informs the development of theory for geospatial graphical inference tests.