Summary

In this lesson, we have taken a look at the range of evaluation methods available for gauging the results of each step in GIS Design. As you have seen, there are lots of types of evaluation, and evaluations can be formal or informal depending on the time/capital resources you have at your disposal. There are simple low-cost methods you can use that require no technology at all, and there are more advanced methods that require substantial technology investments. In our reading assignment, you encountered a couple (quite different) academic studies on evaluating GIS systems that hopefully suggest some good ideas (and some limitations) you can take to heart with respect to evaluations you might conduct in your future work.