Purchase, H. C. and Samra, A. (2008) Extremes are better: Investigating mental map preservation in dynamic graphs. In: Diagrams 2008. Fifth International Conference on the Theory and Application of Diagrams, Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany, 19-21 September, 2008, pp. 60-73. ISBN 9783540877295 (doi: 10.1007%2F978-3-540-87730-1_9)
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Abstract
Research on effective algorithms for efficient graph layout continues apace, and faster technology has led to increasing research on algorithms for the depiction of dynamic graphs which represent changing relational information over time. Like the static layout algorithms that preceded these, empirical work lags behind their design, and assumptions are made about how users’ comprehension may be enhanced without human data to support them. This paper presents an experiment investigating an existing dynamic layout algorithm, focusing on the effect of the preservation of the mental map on comprehension. The results indicate that extremes produce better performance, suggesting that individual preference may be important.
| Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Session 2.: Diagram Aesthetics and Layout (joint with VL/HCC) |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Purchase, Dr Helen |
| Authors: | Purchase, H. C., and Samra, A. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science |
| Publisher: | LNAI, Springer Verlag |
| ISBN: | 9783540877295 |
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