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Distributed cognition as a theoretical framework for information visualization.

Zhicheng Liu1, Nancy Nersessian, John Stasko

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The distributed cognition framework offers a robust theoretical foundation for information visualization (InfoVis) research. This approach emphasizes cognition as an emergent property of interaction, guiding future research and evaluation methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Information Visualization (InfoVis)

Background:

  • Information Visualization (InfoVis) research lacks comprehensive theoretical underpinnings.
  • Existing theories may not adequately inform InfoVis design due to a reductionist focus on individual minds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose the distributed cognition framework as a theoretical foundation for InfoVis.
  • To explore the impact of distributed cognition on InfoVis research directions and methodologies.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing cognitive science literature on distributed cognition.
  • Analyzing a real-life scenario to illustrate theoretical constructs.
  • Discussing implications for InfoVis research agendas, evaluation, and theory building.

Main Results:

  • Cognition is viewed as an emergent property of interaction, not solely an individual mental property.
  • A reductionist approach to studying isolated minds is insufficient for effective InfoVis design.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting a distributed cognition framework can strengthen InfoVis theory.
  • Making cognition an explicit research agenda will refine InfoVis evaluation and theory building.