Effects of Graph Type in the Comprehension of Cyclic Events

Alacam O., Hohenberger A., ÇAĞILTAY K.

6th International Conference on the Theory and Applications of Diagrams, Oregon, United States Of America, 9 - 11 August 2010, vol.6170, pp.279-280 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 6170
  • City: Oregon
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Page Numbers: pp.279-280
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study presents an analysis of the effect of different graph types on the comprehension of cyclic events. The results indicated that although round and linear graph designs are informationally equivalent, the round graphs are computationally better suited than linear graphs for the interpretation of cyclic concepts.