Transcript Evaluation Issues (class slide)

Evaluating Visualizations
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Easy to learn - Easy to use
Data import (also cleanup, missing values)
Scalability
Speed - responsiveness
Type of data (hierarchy, table, temporal)
Screen space usage
Match the task?
Range of questions that can be answered
How generic is it?
Toolkits vs. a specific viz.
First impression (Whaoo factor)
Target audience
Advanced capabilities – complex concept
Exporting capabilities
Stability – consistency – continuity
Integration / Multiple visualization
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FOCUS Michael Spenke, Christian Beilken, Thomas Berlage UIST96
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