information visualization

Information visualization can be defined as: "the use of computer-supported, interactive, visual representations of abstract data to amplify cognition" (Card, Mackinlay, & Shneiderman, 1999). Visualization increases processing resources by permitting parallel processing of data. Visualization shifts cognitive processing burden to the human perceptual system, which can expand working memory and the storage of information by emphasizing recognition rather than recall. Information visualization reduces the processes of searching by grouping information together in a small, dense space.

This site consists of links to and descriptions of various information visualization resources. If you have questions, comments, or recommendations, please email me. For more information, visit my home page. This site is still under construction, so check back for updates.

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