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Information Visualization, 3rd Edition
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Information Visualization, 3rd Edition

by Colin Ware
May 2012
Beginner to intermediate
536 pages
16h 18m
English
Morgan Kaufmann
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APPENDIX C

The Perceptual Evaluation of Visualization Techniques and Systems

There is a hierarchy of value in research. The ultimate goal of the scientist is to discover an immutable truth that will form the foundation for a new way of understanding the world. Applied researchers must often be satisfied with more humble objectives; sometimes it may be necessary to show that soon-to-be-obsolete interface A is better in some small way than soon-to-be-obsolete interface B. Between these two scenarios are many graduations. A research-based design guideline is something that can be of enduring value. A rough continuum of value exists, depending on the research goals. The following list starts with those goals that are most valuable.

Research Goals ...

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