A cognitive subtask model of statistical map reading

Douglas Herrmann; Linda Williams Pickle

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A cognitive subtask model of statistical map reading

Douglas Herrmann, Linda Williams Pickle

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A model is presented that accounts for statistical map reading according to four cognitive subtasks: (1) map orientation, (2) legend comprehension, (3) map surface/legend integration, and (4) extracting statistical information. Each cognitive subtask can be shown to depend on a series of processes that differ somewhat from subtask to subtask. This model is evaluated in light of the literature on statistical map reading, our research findings, and experience in the development of statistical maps. The model may serve as a guide to map reading and assist in the design of statistical maps.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	165-190
Number of pages	26
Journal	Visual Cognition
Volume	3
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/713756734
State	Published - Jan 1 1996

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Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Cognitive Neuroscience

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