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Verbal and visual causal arguments.

U Oestermeier1, F W Hesse

  • 1Department of Applied Cognitive Science, the German Institute for Research on Distance Education at the University of Tübingen, Germany. uwe_oestermeier@diff.uni-tuebingen.de

Cognition
|May 18, 2000
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This study explores how verbal and visual elements support or challenge causal arguments. It examines 27 argument types, showing how visualizations like graphs and diagrams influence reasoning about causality.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Argumentation Theory
  • Information Visualization

Background:

  • Causal claims are fundamental to scientific understanding and everyday reasoning.
  • The interplay between language and visual representations in constructing causal arguments is complex and underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the role of verbalizations and visualizations in justifying and disputing causal claims.
  • To investigate how a taxonomy of 27 causal arguments is represented and manipulated through various media.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a taxonomy of 27 causal arguments found in ordinary language.
  • Examination of how diverse visual media (tables, graphs, diagrams, animations, etc.) are employed to represent causal arguments.
  • Discussion of the constraints and affordances of visual media in argumentation.

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Main Results:

  • Specific causal argument types (e.g., contiguity, covariation, mechanisms) are effectively visualized using different media.
  • Visual media can limit or enable specific argumentative moves (justifying, disputing, qualifying claims).
  • Visualizations impact the representation of knowledge and support specific inferences like generalization and simulation.

Conclusions:

  • Verbal and visual strategies are integral to constructing and evaluating causal arguments.
  • The choice of visualization significantly influences the persuasive force and interpretation of causal claims.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective scientific communication and critical thinking.