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Introducing PEGI: a usability process for the practical evaluation of Geographic Information

Brown, Michael; Sharples, Sarah; Harding, Jenny

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Michael Brown

SARAH SHARPLES SARAH.SHARPLES@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Human Factors

Jenny Harding



Abstract

As the use of Geographic Information (GI) is becoming more widespread, the usability of GI is being recognised as an important issue. However, exploring the usability of information products brings with it a range of problems that are not easily handled by traditional user centred design methods. This paper describes the Practical Evaluation of Geographic Information (PEGI) process, which consists of a series of usability research methods that have been modified for use with GI. Two case studies are also presented, describing the application of PEGI within a commercial product development process. The advantages and disadvantages of the PEGI process are discussed as well as plans for future research in this area. The potential value of this approach is also described in terms of Cost-Benefit, concluding that a £3,000 evaluation process could help produce benefits of over £40,000 a year in cost savings and increased sales.

Citation

Brown, M., Sharples, S., & Harding, J. (2013). Introducing PEGI: a usability process for the practical evaluation of Geographic Information. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 71(6), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2013.01.004

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 1, 2013
Deposit Date Apr 8, 2014
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
Electronic ISSN 1071-5819
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 71
Issue 6
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2013.01.004
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1001945
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2013.01.004
Related Public URLs http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1071581913000086

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