Considering Visual Variables as a Basis for Information Visualisation
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2003-01-30
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The purpose of this report is to discuss Bertin's concepts about
visual variables [Bertin 67/83], which are no longer readily available since
they are out of print. Bertin introduced the idea of visual variables as part
of his extensive analysis of cartography in the creation of what he terms
data graphics as part of his Semiology of Graphics [Bertin 67/83]. In this
report these concepts are discussed in terms of computational information
visualisation instead of printed cartography. The discussion will centre on
how these visual variables can be used in the creation of visual
representations for the purpose of informaion visualisation.
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Computer Science