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Perceptual Principles for Effective Visualizations

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Perceptual Issues in Visualization

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Since visual data representations are perceived through the filter of the human visual system, it is imperative that the characteristics of this system be taken into account during the design and rendering of visual displays. This paper presents a set of perceptual guidelines for the construction of effective visualizations. In most cases, side-by side pictures demonstrate the impact of the suggested techniques.

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  1. Martin Marietta Services Group, US EPA Visualization Center, RTP, NC, 27709, USA

    Penny Rheingans

  2. MCNC, RTP, NC, 27709, USA

    Chris Landreth

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  1. Department of Computer Science Institute for Visualization and Perception Research, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA

    Georges Grinstein  & Haim Levkowitz  & 

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Rheingans, P., Landreth, C. (1995). Perceptual Principles for Effective Visualizations. In: Grinstein, G., Levkowitz, H. (eds) Perceptual Issues in Visualization. IFIP Series on Computer Graphics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79057-7_6

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