Information Visualization by Ware, Colin -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Image Table of Contents Title Copyright Preface About the Author Chapter One. Foundations for an Applied Science of Data Visualization

Visualization Stages Experimental Semiotics Based on Perception Semiotics of Graphics Sensory versus Arbitrary Symbols Gibson's Affordance Theory A Model of Perceptual Processing Costs and Benefits of Visualization Types of Data Metadata Conclusion

Chapter Two. The Environment, Optics, Resolution, and the Display

The Environment The Eye The Optimal Display Conclusion

Chapter Three. Lightness, Brightness, Contrast, and Constancy

Neurons, Receptive Fields, and Brightness Illusions Luminance, Brightness, Lightness, and Gamma Perception of Surface Lightness Monitor Illumination and Monitor Surrounds Conclusion

Chapter Four. Color

Trichromacy Theory Color Measurement Opponent Process Theory Properties of Color Channels Color Appearance Applications of Color in Visualization Application 1: Color Specification Interfaces and Color Spaces Application 2: Color for Labeling (Nominal Codes) Application 3: Color Sequences for Data Maps Application 4: Color Reproduction Conclusion

Chapter Five. Visual Salience and Finding Information

Eye Movements V1, Channels, and Tuned Receptors Preattentive Processing and Ease of Search Integral and Separable Dimensions: Glyph Design Representing Quantity The Searchlight Metaphor and Cortical Magnification Conclusion

Chapter Six. Static and Moving Patterns

Gestalt Laws Texture: Theory and Data Mapping Perception of Transparency: Overlapping Data Perceiving Patterns in Multidimensional Discrete Data Pattern Learning The Visual Grammar of Node–Link Diagrams The Visual Grammar of Maps Patterns in Motion Perception of Animated Motion The Processes of Pattern Finding

Chapter Seven. Space Perception

Depth Cue Theory Depth Cues in Combination Task-Based Space Perception Tracing Data Paths in 3D Graphs Judging the Morphology of Surfaces Patterns of Points in 3D Space Perceiving Patterns in 3D Trajectories Judging Relative Positions of Objects in Space Judging the Relative Movements of Self within the Environment Selecting and Positioning Objects in 3D Judging the “Up” Direction The Aesthetic Impression of 3D Space (Presence) Conclusion

Chapter Eight. Visual Objects and Data Objects

Image-Based Object Recognition Structure-Based Object Recognition The Object Display and Object-Based Diagrams Faces Coding Words and Images Labels and Concepts Concept Mapping Iconic Images versus Words versus Abstract Symbols Scenes and Scene Gist Conclusion

Chapter Nine. Images, Narrative, and Gestures for Explanation

The Nature of Language Integrating Visual and Verbal and the Narrative Thread Animated versus Static Presentations Visual Narrative Conclusion

Chapter Ten. Interacting with Visualizations

Data Selection and Manipulation Loop Exploration and Navigation Loop Focus, Context, and Scale in Nonmetaphoric Interfaces Conclusion

Chapter Eleven. Visual Thinking Processes

The Cognitive System Memory and Attention Long-Term Memory Knowledge Formation and Creative Thinking Visualizations and Mental Images Review of Visual Cognitive System Components Visual Thinking Algorithms Algorithm 1: Visual Queries Algorithm 2: Pathfinding on a Map or Diagram Algorithm 3: Reasoning with a Hybrid of a Visual Display and Mental Imagery Algorithm 4: Design Sketching Algorithm 5: Brushing Algorithm 6: Small Pattern Comparisons in a Large Information Space Algorithm 7: Degree-of-Relevance Highlighting Algorithm 8: Generalized Fisheye Views Algorithm 9: Multidimensional Dynamic Queries with Scatter Plot Algorithm 10: Visual Monitoring Strategies Conclusion

APPENDIX A. Changing Primaries APPENDIX B. CIE Color Measurement System APPENDIX C. The Perceptual Evaluation of Visualization Techniques and Systems APPENDIX D. Guidelines Bibliography Index