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Layout effects on sociogram perception
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Huang, W and Hong, S-H and Eades, P, Layout effects on sociogram perception, Lecture Notes in Computer Science pp. 262-273. ISSN 0302-9743 (2005) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
This paper describes a within-subjects experiment in which
we compare the relative effectiveness of five sociogram drawing conventions
in communicating underlying network substance, based on user
task performance and usability preference, in order to examine effects of
different spatial layout formats on human sociogram perception. We also
explore the impact of edge crossings, a widely accepted readability aesthetic.
Subjective data were gathered based on the methodology of Purchase
et al. [14]. Objective data were collected through an online system.
We found that both edge crossings and conventions pose significant
affects on user preference and task performance of finding groups, but
either has little impact on the perception of actor status. On the other
hand, the node positioning and angular resolution might be more important
in perceiving actor status. In visualizing social networks, it is
important to note that the techniques that are highly preferred by users
do not necessarily lead to best task performance.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | visualization |
Research Division: | Information and Computing Sciences |
Research Group: | Library and information studies |
Research Field: | Human information interaction and retrieval |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in the information and computing sciences |
UTAS Author: | Huang, W (Dr Tony Huang) |
ID Code: | 90187 |
Year Published: | 2005 |
Deposited By: | Information and Communication Technology |
Deposited On: | 2014-03-27 |
Last Modified: | 2014-05-12 |
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