Challenges in Evaluating Efficacy of Scientific Visualization for Usability and Aesthetics

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study to evaluate the efficacy of scientific visualization for multiple categories of users, including both domain experts as well as users from the general public. Efficacy was evaluated for understanding, usability, and aesthetic value. Results indicate that aesthetics play a critical, but complex role in enhancing both user understanding and usability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1134512

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  • Alex Calhoun
  • Christopher D. Lewis
  • Daniel W. Carruth
  • Julie A. Baca
  • Michael M. Stephens

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Atomization
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Data Visualization
  • Department Of Defense
  • Ecology
  • Efficiency
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Systems
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Visualizations

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  • Computer science

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.