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Bicentric Diagrams: Design of a Graph-Based Relational Set Visualization Technique

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Visualizations can help amplify human cognition. In an era where networks are becoming increasingly complex, the desirability of tools to compare and contrast sets, relationships, and reach is significant. Motivated by a practical need articulated by corporate decision makers, this research presents our journey in designing and implementing bicentric diagrams, a novel graph-based set visualization technique. A bicentric diagram enables simultaneous identification of sets, set relationships, and set member reach in integrated egonetworks of two focal entities. Our technique builds on the well-established theory of tie strength to visually group and position nodes. We illustrate the applicability of bicentric diagrams with an example from technology co-occurrence in press releases. We assess the value of our technique using an expert-based value-driven evaluation approach.

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    CHI EA '15: Proceedings of the 33rd Annual ACM Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
    April 2015
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    DOI:10.1145/2702613
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    1. bicentric diagram
    2. network visualization
    3. set visualization
    4. strength of ties

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