Name
Title | ||
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GraphTrail: analyzing large multivariate, heterogeneous networks while supporting exploration history |
Abstract | ||
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Exploring large network datasets, such as scientific collaboration networks, is challenging because they often contain a large number of nodes and edges in several types and with multiple attributes. Analyses of such networks are often long and complex, and may require several sessions by multiple users. Therefore, it is often difficult for users to recall their own exploration history or share it with others. We introduce GraphTrail, an interactive visualization for analyzing networks through exploration of node and edge aggregates that captures users' interactions and integrates this history directly in the exploration workspace. To facilitate large network analysis, GraphTrail integrates aggregation with familiar charts, drag-and-drop interaction on a canvas, and a novel pivoting mechanism for transitioning between aggregates. Through a three-month field study with a team of archeologists and a qualitative lab study with ten users, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our design and the benefits of integrated exploration history, including analysis comprehension, insight discovery, and exploration recall. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2012 | 10.1145/2207676.2208293 | CHI |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
multiple attribute,large network analysis,large network datasets,integrated exploration history,analysis comprehension,large number,own exploration history,multiple user,exploration recall,heterogeneous network,exploration workspace,large multivariate,field study,network analysis,visual analytics,network visualization,interactive visualization,data aggregation | Graph drawing,Workspace,Computer science,Visual analytics,Interactive visualization,Human–computer interaction,Heterogeneous network,Network analysis,Data aggregator,Multimedia,Comprehension | Conference |
Citations | PageRank | References |
46 | 1.40 | 28 |
Authors | ||
5 | ||
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Dunne | 1 | 437 | 27.88 |
| Nathalie Henry Riche | 2 | 1984 | 77.84 |
| Bongshin Lee | 3 | 2738 | 143.95 |
| Ronald Metoyer | 4 | 78 | 3.56 |
| George Robertson | 5 | 5389 | 1448.94 |