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Are interactive web-tools for environmental scenario visualization worth the effort? An experimental study on the Swiss electricity supply scenarios 2035

Publié dansEnvironmental Modelling & Software, vol. 119, p. 124-134
Date de publication2019
Résumé

Interactive web-tools are regarded as powerful methods to present large scenario ensembles from environmental modelling in an understandable and engaging way. Yet, there is little empirical evidence whether they are more effective than traditional approaches such as story-and-simulation. We conducted a between-groups experiment, where two groups of participants (total N = 313) differed in the scenario information received: (1) an interactive web-tool for exploring a large database of Swiss electricity scenarios 2035 and their environmental, health, and economic impacts; (2) a website presenting four of these scenarios with storylines. Results indicate that our interactive web-tool did not lead to benefits in self-reported understanding and engagement because there was no difference between the conditions. In fact, participants using the interactive web-tool performed worse in an understanding quiz than those using the four scenarios. These unexpected findings call for more empirical research whether interactive tools for scenario visualization meet the needs of intended users.

Mots-clés
  • Interactive tools
  • Scenarios
  • Usability evaluation
  • Public engagement
  • Decision support
  • Electricity supply
Financement
  • Swiss National Science Foundation - 160563
Citation (format ISO)
XEXAKIS, Georgios, TRUTNEVYTE, Evelina. Are interactive web-tools for environmental scenario visualization worth the effort? An experimental study on the Swiss electricity supply scenarios 2035. In: Environmental Modelling & Software, 2019, vol. 119, p. 124–134. doi: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2019.05.014
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ISSN du journal1364-8152
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