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<div>I think, when it comes to overall results of the study, the participants were positive to the software even it was their first usage. It was difficult and unusual for them as they get used to do these operations on other gis software interface. Therefore, this might have brought negative effect, as I stated in the paper. The interface is totally out of their mental model. Once they got used to it, things would be better. I rememberred one participant saying I would do my further digizations in this software I found it very practical although he made errors and it took time to finish it. I tried to express the participants' views and make generalizations, but it might not be that much healthy with 5 participants. More participant input would be better.</div>
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<div>I agree with you, with different types of users the study can be extended. May be during the first learning stage of gis software at university, at gis lab, this can be tested. Both usage of qgis and other software interface by the students can be compared. But I am not sure, people unfamilliar to GIS can do the tasks without help. Also, another usability study can be generated with experienced Qgis users. </div>
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<div>In the study, especially while giving the guidelines I tried to keep things general without comparing with other software. I believe that the interface can be unique or unfamilliar which is really appreciated by me and many people. But in terms of usability, there can be some general and critical points that can be really helpful in designing any interface. The layout or the usage can be totally different from standing versions but can really fascinate at first look. I can give the example of apple products. They are totally different and unique but people are preferring them day by day.</div>
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<div>I really apreciate and like your way of study and had the chance to meet with your products. And you are welcome, if I could made a litttle contibution.</div>
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<div>Thanks,<br>Aslı</div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM, Andreas Neumann <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:a.neumann@carto.net">a.neumann@carto.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000">Hi,<br><br>One issue, if you are testing with users familiar with other GIS, is that they are biased towards a specific product. If you test with a ArcGIS or MapInfo user they will regard anything that behaves different as inferior or difficult.<br>
<br>For this reason it would be interesting to have study with users who are completely new to a GIS and haven't used a different product before. Did you consider to do a study with people unfamiliar with GIS? Just because ArcGIS or Mapinfo does something one way, it doesn't mean that we need to copy this behavior (like gvSIG does it with ArcView 3). It is similar with terms. Just because ArcGIS defines something, it does not mean it is the best, generally understandable and expected term.<br>
<br>Nevertheless your study is very interesting - thank you for conducting it and sharing it. It shows that there is still a lot do regarding usability and it provides some concrete hints where we could improve. <br><br>The Georectification task is something where I also experienced with my users that they weren't able to do complete everything without my help. This particular task, while technically solved and functionality wise complete, would need some additional help and guiding, especially for new users.<br>
<br>I will have to study your report in more detail to draw more conclusions. Thank you very much for your contribution!<br><font color="#888888"><br>Andreas</font>
<div class="im"><br><br>On 2/11/11 12:15 PM, yilmaz asli wrote:
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<div>I tried to attach the report but it is blocked some how, needs administors' acception, I think..</div>
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<div>thanks, </div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM, yilmaz asli <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:aslimail2me@gmail.com" target="_blank">aslimail2me@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div>Ok. In two weeks, I am going to finalize and share it on the mailing list. Thanks for your interest.</div>
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<div>Aslı.<br><br></div><br></blockquote></div></blockquote><br></div></div><br>_______________________________________________<br>Qgis-developer mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org">Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org</a><br>
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