Describe the baseline expectations that a particular map makes of its audience
Compare and contrast the interpretive dangers (e.g., ecological fallacy, Modifiable Areal Unit Problem) that are inherent to different types of maps or visualizations and their underlying geographic data
Identify several uses for which a particular map is or is not effective
Identify the particular design choices that make a map more or less effective
Evaluate the effectiveness of a map for its audience and purpose
Design a testing protocol to evaluate the usability of a simple graphical user interface
Perform a rigorous sampled field check of the accuracy of a map
Discuss the use limitations of the USGS map accuracy standards for a range of projects demanding different levels of precision (e.g., driving directions vs. excavation planning)
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