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Understanding and Automating Graphical Annotations on Animated Scatterplots
Aalto University, Aalto University.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8105-0944
Aalto University, Aalto University.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2498-7837
KTH, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Computer Science, Computational Science and Technology (CST).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1498-9062
Tongji University, Tongji University.
2024 (English)In: Proceedings - 2024 IEEE 17th Pacific Visualization Conference, PacificVis 2024, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) , 2024, p. 212-221Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Scatterplots are commonly used in various contexts, from scientific publications to infographics for the general public. However, not everyone is able to read them, and even experts may struggle to notice some important information such as overlapping clusters or temporal changes. To address these issues, a computational approach for annotating scatterplots has been developed. This approach involves various forms of annotation, including drawing lines to show correlations, circling areas to show clusters, and indicating movement with arrows. The approach is based on a study that identified common annotation strategies used by people to annotate scatterplots. These strategies are distilled into an automated method for generating graphical annotations on scatterplots. The method involves a problem formulation using a Markov Decision Process and a model for making annotation decisions. The model generates step-by-step graphical annotations by analyzing data insights and observing the chart. The final result conveys a narrative that is easy to understand and allows for the conveyance of temporal changes in the data. The study results suggest that the method can generate understandable and functional annotations that are comparable to those created by human experts. This approach can potentially reduce the time and effort required to read scatterplots, making it a useful tool for data visualization novices.

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) , 2024. p. 212-221
Keywords [en]
Annotated Visualization, Scatterplot
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Computer Sciences Natural Language Processing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-348781DOI: 10.1109/PacificVis60374.2024.00031Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85195987460OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-348781DiVA, id: diva2:1878691
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17th IEEE Pacific Visualization Conference, PacificVis 2024, Tokyo, Japan, Apr 23 2024 - Apr 26 2024
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Available from: 2024-06-27 Created: 2024-06-27 Last updated: 2025-02-01Bibliographically approved

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