A human cognition framework for information visualization

Patterson, Robert; Blaha, Leslie M.; Grinstein, Georges; Liggett, Kristen K.; Kaveney, David E.; Sheldon, Kathleen C.; Havig, Paul R.; Moore, Jason A.

doi:10.1016/j.cag.2014.03.002

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“…Patterson et al (2014) agree that mental chunks can exist either in space or in time. The segments formed by temporal classification, presented in an animation one after another, can be seen as the mental chunks of an animation, a concept required by Harrower and Fabrikant (2008).…”

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confidence: 97%

Comparison of Temporally Classified and Unclassified Map Animations

Multimäki

Hall

Ahonen-Rainio

2016

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confidence: 97%

Comparison of Temporally Classified and Unclassified Map Animations

Multimäki

Hall

Ahonen-Rainio

2016

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“…In relation to big data, which adds another layer of complexity, data visualization is significant in presenting and communicating complex data intuitively by assembling and summarizing various forms and amounts of data for effective human information interpretation (Campbell, Chang, & Hosseinian-Far, 2015;Dasgupta et al, 2015;Gatto, 2015). Data visualization assists with sense-making by extrapolating meaning from complex datasets and uses the human visual system in order to create insight regarding conceptual information (R. E. Patterson et al, 2014;Reilly, 2013). The human visual system consists of the eye and a portion of the brain.…”

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Data Visualization in Support of Executive Decision Making

Moore

2017

IJIKM

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Aim/PurposeThis journal paper seeks to understand historical aspects of data management, leading to the current data issues faced by organizational executives in relation to big data and how best to present the information to circumvent big data challenges for executive strategic decision making. BackgroundThis journal paper seeks to understand what executives value in data visualization, based on the literature published from prior data studies. MethodologyThe qualitative methodology was used to understand the sentiments of executives and data analysts using semi-structured interview techniques. ContributionThe preliminary findings can provide practical knowledge for data visualization designers, but can also provide academics with knowledge to reflect on and use, specifically in relation to information systems (IS) that integrate human experience with technology in more valuable and productive ways. FindingsPreliminary results from interviews with executives and data analysts point to the relevance of understanding and effectively presenting the data source and the data journey, using the right data visualization technology to fit the nature of the data, creating an intuitive platform which enables collaboration and newness, the data presenter's ability to convey the data message and the alignment of the visualization to core the objectives as key criteria to be applied for successful data visualizations Recommendations for Practitioners Practitioners, specifically data analysts, should consider the results highlighted in the findings and adopt such recommendations when presenting data visualizations. These include data and premise understanding, ensuring alignment to the executive's objective, possessing the ability to convey messages succinctly and clearly to the audience, having knowledge of the domain to answer questions effectively, and using the right technology to convey the message. Recommendation for ResearchersThe importance of human cognitive and sensory processes and its impact in IS development is paramount. More focus can be placed on the psychological factors of technology acceptance. The current TAM model, used to describe use, identifies perceived usefulness and perceived ease-of-use as the primary consid-

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“…The map reader's eyes must sense and interpret visual variables such as shape, size, colour, texture, and orientation, and then cognitively process this information to create meaning (Bertin 1983;MacEachren 1995;Perkins et al 2011). Well-designed visualisations can augment and enhance this cognitive processing by reducing cognitive load and facilitating inductive reasoning (Hegarty 2011;Patterson et al 2014). Accordingly, visual map products have been found to improve comprehension of hazard information when compared to non-visual communication formats such as text and tables (Severtson and Vatovec 2012;Cheong et al 2016;Cao et al 2016).…”

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“…Investigations of weather map reading performance suggests that considering such graphic principles in map design can affect visual processing of map information Fabrikant et al 2010). Similarly, Patterson et al (2014) propose six "leverage points" for augmenting human cognition through information visualisations, which also are likely to have relevancy for map design. For example, they suggest that certain visual design approaches can help capture visual attention and also guide and focus visual search for information.…”

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More Than Meets the Eye: Volcanic Hazard Map Design and Visual Communication

Thompson

Lindsay

Leonard

2017

Advances in Volcanology

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Volcanic hazard maps depict areas that may be affected by dangerous volcanic processes, such as pyroclastic density currents, lava flows, lahars, and tephra fall. These visualisations of volcanic hazard information are used to communicate with a wide variety of audiences both during times of dormancy and volcanic crisis. Although most volcanic hazard maps show similar types of content, such as hazard footprints or zones, they vary greatly in communication style, appearance, and visual design. For example, maps for different volcanoes will use different combinations of graphics, symbols, colours, base maps, legends, and text. While this variety is a natural reflection of the diverse social, cultural, political, and volcanic settings in which the maps are created, crises and past work suggest that such visual design choices can potentially play an important role in volcanic crisis communication by influencing how people understand the hazard map and use it to make decisions. Map reading is a complex process, in which people construct meaning by interpreting the various visual representations within the context of their information needs, goals, knowledge, and experience. Visual design of the map and the characteristics of the hazard map audience can therefore influence how hazard maps are understood and applied. Here, we review case studies of volcanic crises and interdisciplinary research that addresses the relationship between hazard maps, visual design, and communication. Overall, this growing body of work suggests that volcanic hazard maps can be very useful visual tools for crisis communication if they are designed in a way that provides clear and useful information for the audience. Further, while it is important that each map is designed for its unique situation and setting, engaging with hazard map audiences to better understand their information needs and considering lessons learnt from interdisciplinary work on visual communication can help inform and guide knowledge exchange using maps.

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A human cognition framework for information visualization

Cited by 115 publications

References 101 publications

Comparison of Temporally Classified and Unclassified Map Animations

Comparison of Temporally Classified and Unclassified Map Animations

Data Visualization in Support of Executive Decision Making

More Than Meets the Eye: Volcanic Hazard Map Design and Visual Communication

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