Entropy Ordered Shapes as Bivariate Glyphs

Nicolas Holliman, Arzu Çöltekin, Sara J. Fernstad, Lucy McLaughlin, Michael D. Simpson, Andrew J. Woods

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Abstract

The natural ordering of shapes is not historically used in visualization applications. It could be helpful to show if an order exists among shapes, as this would provide an additional visual channel for presenting ordered bivariate data. Objective—we rigorously evaluate the use of visual entropy allowing us to construct an ordered scale of shape glyphs. Method—we evaluate the visual entropy glyphs in replicated trials online and at two different global locations. Results—an exact binomial analysis of a pair-wise comparison of the glyphs showed a majority of participants (n = 87) ordered the glyphs as predicted by the visual entropy score with large effect size. In a further signal detection experiment participants (n = 15) were able to find glyphs representing uncertainty with high sensitivity and low error rates. Conclusion—Visual entropy predicts shape order and provides a visual channel with the potential to support ordered bivariate data.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectronic Imaging
Subtitle of host publicationSymposium on electronic imaging
PublisherThe Society for Imaging Science and Technology
Pages206-1 - 206-10
Number of pages10
Volume36
Edition11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jan 2024

Publication series

NameIS and T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology

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