DocumentCode :
2412309
Title :
The value of visualization
Author :
Van Wijk, Jarke J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Math. & Comput. Sci., Technische Univ. Eindhoven, Netherlands
fYear :
2005
fDate :
23-28 Oct. 2005
Firstpage :
79
Lastpage :
86
Abstract :
The field of visualization is getting mature. Many problems have been solved, and new directions are sought for. In order to make good choices, an understanding of the purpose and meaning of visualization is needed. Especially, it would be nice if we could assess what a good visualization is. In this paper an attempt is made to determine the value of visualization. A technological viewpoint is adopted, where the value of visualization is measured based on effectiveness and efficiency. An economic model of visualization is presented, and benefits and costs are established. Next, consequences (brand limitations of visualization are discussed (including the use of alternative methods, high initial costs, subjective/less, and the role of interaction), as well as examples of the use of the model for the judgement of existing classes of methods and understanding why they are or are not used in practice. Furthermore, two alternative views on visualization are presented and discussed: viewing visualization as an art or as a scientific discipline. Implications and future directions are identified.
Keywords :
data visualisation; visualization economic model; visualization value; Application software; Art; Chromium; Computer graphics; Computer science; Costs; Data visualization; Explosions; Mathematics; User interfaces;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Visualization, 2005. VIS 05. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9462-3
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/VISUAL.2005.1532781
Filename :
1532781
Link To Document :
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