Information visualization is becoming a mainstream technology that is being utilized by information visualization novices – those who analyze data as part of their primary tasks, but who are not necessarily experts in analytic thinking, nor in interpreting and creating visualizations. We aim at providing an empirically grounded understanding of the specific challenges non-expert analysts encounter during visualization construction, and by evaluating cognitive support requirements and design guidelines that stem from this understanding. Specifically, the research goal is to understand how non-expert analysts can be supported during visualization construction and coordination such that the efficiency and effectiveness of the visual data analysis process is improved. Through our research, we hope to contribute to the vision of making InfoVis an everyday tool for non-expert analysts.
Primary researcher: Lars Grammel
