RESEARCH METHOD
06 Behavioral Mapping
Behavioral mapping is used to systematically document location-based observations of human activity, using annotated maps, plans, video, or time-lapse photography.
Behavioral maps are used to document readily observable characteristics, movements, and activities, including approximate ages and genders, whether people are alone or with others, what they are doing, time spent at fixed locations or in transit, and the details of environmental context.
Place-centered mapping is based on observations of people at a site-specific location.1 Architectural plans may be used as the underlay for documenting observations, ...
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