Data Visualization Techniques Overview
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What is a major disadvantage of using multiples in data visualization?

  • You need to decide the number of multiples to use. (correct)
  • They provide too many patterns to follow.
  • They are easy to interpret.
  • They are always close together.

What is the primary use of a Gantt chart?

  • To analyze overlaps in time and dependencies between tasks. (correct)
  • To visualize evolutionary patterns over time.
  • To create engaging visual narratives for journalism.
  • To show correlation between two quantitative attributes.

What does the ICE-T method evaluate in visualization?

  • The complexity of computational algorithms.
  • Temporal order of data connections.
  • User adoption rates of graphical representations.
  • The insight, time, essence, and confidence gained. (correct)

What is a key feature of a connected scatterplot?

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What aspect is addressed in upstream validation during algorithm validation?

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Which representation method is the least accurate for conveying data values?

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What is the function of the rods in human vision?

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Which of the following colors is typically very weakly distinguished by humans?

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What percentage of men are typically affected by red-green color blindness?

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Which factors contribute to the ranking of visual representations?

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CIE 193 XYZ color space is primarily characterized as being:

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Which of the following color perception issues is the most common among both genders?

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What is the recommended approach when detail is important in color visualization?

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What characterizes a tree in graph theory?

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Which of the following describes a force-directed algorithm?

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What is a disadvantage of using icicle plots and sunburst diagrams?

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What is a primary benefit of using a node-link diagram?

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Which layout technique encodes a tree using a hyperbola?

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What is a key advantage of adjacency matrices in handling large networks?

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Which layout technique can result in long-thin rectangles in tree representations?

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What is the primary purpose of using color in network visualizations?

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What is the primary purpose of using visualization idioms?

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Which of the following best describes a bar chart?

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What is a major limitation of using line charts for data visualization?

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In the context of stacked bar charts, how is the data structured?

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What role do channels play in data visualization?

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How does a line chart effectively convey information?

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What is a unique feature of a streamgraph?

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What happens to user attention when many changes occur simultaneously in a visualization?

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What principle states that we group elements that are close to each other?

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Which of the following describes the 'Good figure' principle?

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What is the primary challenge of occlusion in 3D perception?

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Which statement is true regarding memory in visual perception?

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What principle suggests that visual representation should maximize data ink ratio?

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Which of the following is a danger associated with depth perception?

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Why is side-by-side viewing preferred over animation for comparison?

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What is the fallacy about 3D representation for non-spatial data?

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What is the primary task that can be performed using a heatmap?

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Which aspect does a boxplot NOT explicitly show?

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In which type of visualization do length and width represent different attributes?

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What is a key advantage of using interaction techniques in data visualization?

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Which type of chart is primarily used for part-to-whole judgment?

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A scatter plot matrix is used to extend which type of visualization?

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What is crucial when creating a histogram?

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Which of the following charts displays data based on angles?

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Flashcards

Massive Sequence View

A visualization technique that helps analyze and interpret large amounts of temporal data. It's useful for understanding how the structure of a network changes over time, especially for identifying evolutionary patterns or events.

Connected Scatterplot

A scatterplot with lines connecting the marks, revealing the temporal order of the data points. It's often used in journalism.

Gantt Chart

A visualization tool used to display the duration and timing of tasks, highlighting potential overlaps or dependencies.

Algorithm Validation: Downstream

Involves evaluating the computational complexity of an algorithm, focusing on its efficiency in handling data.

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Algorithm Validation: Upstream

Evaluating an algorithm by analyzing the results of experiments conducted with the algorithm.

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Weber's Law

The smallest change in stimuli that can be perceived as different from the background stimuli.

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Gestalt Principles

The study of how humans perceive and organize visual information, particularly how we group elements into meaningful patterns.

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Proximity

We group elements that are close together.

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Similarity

We group elements that share similar characteristics.

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Closure (Rectification)

We see the image as a whole, even without complete information. Our brain fills in the gaps.

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Continuity

We tend to perceive smooth, continuous lines and shapes, even if the lines are broken.

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Occlusion

The challenge of detecting and tracking objects that are partially or completely hidden by other objects.

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3D Visualization

Visual representation of data that uses three dimensions to show spatial relationships. The information may be spatial or non-spatial.

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Network

A network is a representation of relationships between entities, depicted as nodes (vertices) connected by links (edges).

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Nodes (vertices) in a network

Nodes are the individual entities in a network, representing people, places, or things.

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Edges (links) in a network

Edges are the connections between nodes in a network, showing the relationships between them.

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Tree network

A tree is a type of network with no cycles (loops) and a single root node. Every other node is connected to the root through a unique path.

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Directed network

A directed network has edges that indicate a specific direction from one node to another.

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Undirected network

An undirected network has edges that represent connections without a specific direction.

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Network layout (embedding)

The layout of a network refers to the arrangement of nodes and edges in visual representation, showing the network structure.

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Force-directed algorithms

Force-directed algorithms use mechanical laws to arrange nodes and edges in a network visualization. Edges are treated as springs, and nodes repel each other, creating an optimal layout.

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Bar chart

A visual representation of data using a series of bars, where each bar represents a different category and the height of the bar corresponds to the value of the category.

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Stacked bar chart

A bar chart where multiple bars are stacked on top of each other to represent the total value of a category.

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Line chart

A visual representation of data over time using a line, where each point on the line represents a data point.

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Stream graph

A chart used to display multiple data series in a layered format, often used for visualizing time series data or part-to-whole relationships.

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Visualization idiom

A graphical representation of data using lines and bars, with restrictions on the type of data being used and the tasks supported.

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Expressiveness principle

A principle in visualization that emphasizes the importance of using visual elements that are accurate and appropriate for the data being represented.

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Scalability

The ability for a visualization to handle large amounts of data without sacrificing its readability or effectiveness.

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Change blindness

The problem of being unable to notice changes in a scene, especially when multiple changes occur simultaneously.

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Accuracy in Data Representation

The accuracy of a representation refers to how well it reflects the true value of the data. For example, using length to represent a value is more accurate than using angle or area.

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Pre-attentive Processing

Pre-attentive processing is the ability to quickly and effortlessly identify a target item without conscious effort. This happens when visual features like color or shape stand out clearly. In pre-attentive tasks, search speed is independent of the number of distractors.

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Combined Hue and Shape Processing

Combined hue and shape require attentional processing, meaning you actively have to focus and search for the target. The search speed increases linearly with the number of distractors, making it a serial search.

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Color Perception with Cones

Color perception relies on cones, specialized cells in the retina. Different types of cones are sensitive to different wavelengths of light, allowing us to see various colors. We have three cones for red, green, and blue, which enables us to perceive a vast range of colors.

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Color Blindness

Color blindness is a condition where one or more cones aren't functioning properly. This leads to difficulty distinguishing certain colors. Red-green color blindness is the most common type, affecting around 5-8% of men and 0.5% of women.

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CIE 193 XYZ Color Space

The CIE 193 XYZ color space is a standard system for representing all the colors that humans can see. It was developed through experiments and is device-independent, meaning it's not tied to specific displays or printing systems.

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Non-linear Luminance Perception

Human perception of luminance is non-linear, meaning equal changes in luminance don't appear equally bright. We're much more sensitive to changes in low luminance levels compared to high ones.

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Heatmap

A data visualization that uses color intensity to represent the value of a quantitative attribute across a 2D matrix. The matrix is indexed by two attributes, allowing you to visually explore clusters, outliers, and patterns.

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Histogram

A chart that uses bars to visually represent the distribution of a quantitative attribute. The bars are grouped into bins, where each bin represents a range of values, and the height of the bar corresponds to the frequency of values within that bin.

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Boxplot

A chart that represents the distribution of a quantitative attribute using five summary statistics: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum. It also visually highlights outliers.

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Violin Plot

A chart that combines the features of a boxplot and a density plot, providing a more detailed visual representation of the distribution of a quantitative attribute, including the density of values at each point.

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Scatter Plot Matrix

A visualization technique that allows for exploring multiple variables simultaneously. It presents a matrix of scatterplots, where each cell displays the relationship between two variables.

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Focus+Context Visualization

A technique that uses visual elements like color and shape to emphasize different levels of detail in a visualization, allowing for a clear distinction between areas of focus and surrounding context.

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Multivariate Idiom

A general term for a visualization that uses multiple variables to represent data. These idioms allow for a more complex and insightful understanding of data relationships.

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Study Notes

Visualization Pipeline

  • Visualization is used for data exploration and making data visible
  • Three types of visualization goals:
    • Explore: When nothing is known, used for data exploration
    • Analyze: When hypotheses exist, used for verification or falsification
    • Present: When everything is known, used for communication
  • Visualization pipeline involves:
    • Identifying the data to show
    • Deciding how to show the data
    • Choosing appropriate views of the data
    • Human-computer interaction aspects

Nested Model

  • An iterative design process for visualizations
  • Steps in order:
    • Domain situation: Understanding user needs, limitations, data, and tasks (e.g., providing actionable knowledge)
    • Data/task abstraction (defining data/tasks in general terms)
    • Visual encoding/interaction idiom (designing encoding & interaction methods)
    • Algorithms (using layout & rendering algorithms)

Dangers at Each Level

  • Domain situation: Misunderstanding user needs
  • Data/task abstraction: Displaying the wrong information
  • Visual encoding/interaction idiom: Ineffective display methods
  • Algorithms: Slow and/or inefficient code

Data Abstraction

  • Data types: Items, attributes, links, positions, grids
  • Examples: Tables, networks, trees, geometry, fields
  • Tables: organized into columns and rows
  • Networks: relationships between items/nodes
  • Trees: hierarchical structure with parent-child relations
  • Geometry: spatial characteristics
  • Fields: continuous data over space

Lecture 2

  • Tabular data: data displayed in columns and rows (tables)
  • Categorical data: no implicit order
  • Quantitative data: measurable physical dimensions
  • Ordinal data: categorical variables with an implied order
  • Nominal data: categorical variables without ordering
  • Tasks are tuples of actions and targets

Lecture 3

  • Accuracy in data visualization is based on discriminability and popout
  • The power law shows the relationship between perceived intensity and physical intensity (S=IN)
  • Understanding colour is crucial (wave lengths etc)
  • Color & Shape:
    • Pre-attentive: Attentional system is not invoked, processing is parallel
    • Not pre-attentive: Requires attention and processing is serial

Lecture 4

  • Visual idioms restrict visualization tasks.
    • Data: number of categorical/quantitative attributes, semantics of keys & values
    • Mark: visuals used (e.g., points & lines).
    • Channels: How data is displayed & mapped
    • Task: Supported tasks (trends, outliers etc)
  • Bar Charts: one categorical and one quantitative attribute; data expressed as lengths
  • Line charts & Stacked bar charts: useful in showing trends over time
  • Heatmaps: show data with color intensity
  • Pie charts & polar area charts: show parts compared to a whole

Lecture 5

  • Channels: length encodes frequency
  • Tasks: Understanding data distribution (trends, outliers etc)
  • Box plots vs Violin plots: Box plots show summary statistics, violin plots visualize data density
  • Interaction techniques: essential for understanding data relationships/trends in visualizations

Lecture 6

  • Maps are used to understand spatial relationships
  • Choropleth Maps: one quantitative attribute per region; colour represents value
  • Cartograms: size represents quantity but distorts regional shapes
  • Dot maps: show quantities using dots
  • Density maps: show continuous data using density estimates
  • Topographic maps: maps using lines and/or colours to show relationships and trends
  • Absolute vs relative variables

Lecture 7

  • Validation is essential for ensuring accurate visualization
  • Validation strategies used for validation
  • Data/task abstraction (e.g., domain and field tests)
  • Algorithm performance
  • Informal usability studies
  • Importance of considering all data types/dimensions in the validation process

ICE-T Method

  • ICE-T is used in evaluating visualizations to determine their effect
  • Criteria: insight, time, essence, and confidence
  • Methods:
    • Laboratory (informal) experimentation: users interact with visualization in controlled setting
    • Field study/validation: real-world usage by actual user
    • User interface tests and heuristics to evaluate user experience ( Likert scale)

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