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    Area of Science:

    • Cartography
    • Information Visualization
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Background:

    • Static maps are crucial for displaying temporal data in print and digital media.
    • Effective map communication reduces cognitive load for non-expert audiences.
    • Understanding user experience is key to selecting optimal map visualizations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantitatively and qualitatively assess the user experience of four static map types (choropleth, tile grid, and their banded versions) for visualizing changes over time.
    • To determine map efficiency in presenting global and regional trends.
    • To identify which map types best support user decision-making.

    Main Methods:

    • Quantitative performance analysis measuring user time and success rates.
    • Qualitative data collection to understand user preferences and decision-making processes.
    • Comparative evaluation of choropleth, tile grid, and banded map variations.

    Main Results:

    • Map effectiveness varied: some excelled at global trends, others at regional analysis or pattern detection.
    • Familiar map representations were qualitatively preferred by users.
    • User preference did not always correlate with higher quantitative success rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Map selection for temporal data visualization should consider both objective performance and user familiarity.
    • Different static map types serve distinct analytical purposes for temporal data.
    • User experience is a critical factor in the practical utility of map visualizations.