Visual Representation Study,

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Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to define the most effective data presentation style for a given type of task. Three display modes are proposed in this study Color, 3-Dimensional bars and lines or 2-Dimensional. However, only the color condition has been tested. The study requires subjects to answer questions concerning the relative levels of each graphic dimension. However, one type of question requires integrative thinking trend analysis and the other requires focused thinking point reading. Selection of the different display modes are based on the principle of proximity compatibility or providing an integrated format for integration based questions. The results support our hypotheses about the effectiveness of graphic displays. We constructed our own fictional database of information regarding cadet physical performance and designed balanced questions to test two types of information processing.

Author(s):
Conroy, Blair W. ; Horn, Jay A. ; Grunzke, Paul D. ; Wickens, Christohper D.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'Proceedings of the Symposium on Psychology in the Department of Defense (13th) Held in Colorado Springs, Colorado on 15-17 April 1992', AD-A253 006, p113-122.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*COLOR VISION, *VISUAL PERCEPTION, CADETS, COLORS, COMPATIBILITY, FORMATS, GRAPHICS, HYPOTHESES, INFORMATION PROCESSING, INTEGRATION, PROCESSING, RODS, SELECTION, TEST AND EVALUATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology
Keyword(s):
Component Reports
Report Date:
1992 Apr 17