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NAV: a tool for producing presentation quality animations of graphical cognitive model dynamics
Trent Kriete1, Matthew House, Bobby Bodenheimer
1Vanderbilt University, Station B, Nashville, TN 37235, USA.
Behavior Research Methods
|September 21, 2005
Summary
Computational cognitive models have complex dynamics. The Node Activity Visualizer (NAV) software creates animations from model output, making complex cognitive dynamics accessible for experts and nonexperts.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Computational Neuroscience
- Scientific Visualization
Background:
- Cognitive models often display complex dynamics.
- Existing visualization tools are typically limited to modeling experts.
- Communicating model dynamics to nonexperts is challenging for presentations and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Node Activity Visualizer (NAV) software.
- Provide an easy-to-use tool for visualizing cognitive model dynamics.
- Facilitate communication of model performance to diverse audiences.
Main Methods:
- Developed NAV as a portable software tool.
- NAV interactively transforms simulator output.
- Generates presentation-quality animations of model performance.
Main Results:
- NAV simplifies the discernment of complex model dynamics.
- Animations effectively communicate model performance.
- The tool enhances accessibility for both experts and nonexperts.
Conclusions:
- NAV offers a user-friendly solution for visualizing cognitive model dynamics.
- The software improves the communication of complex computational cognition.
- NAV is valuable for scientific presentations and educational purposes.