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Cross-Modal Multivariate Pattern Analysis

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Jin Chen¹, Alan M Maceachren, Diansheng Guo

¹Jin Chen and Alan M. MacEachren, GeoVISTA Center and Department of Geography, Pennsylvania State University, 302 Walker Building, University Park, Pennsylvania16802. Email:< jxc93@psu.edu >;< maceachren@psu.edu >. Tel: 814-865-1633;

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This study introduces a visual analytics approach to analyze complex, large spatio-temporal data. By integrating human expertise with computational and cartographic methods, it enhances the discovery of hidden patterns in U.S. technology industries.

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Information Science
Computer Science
Geographic Information Science

Background:

Collecting large spatio-temporal, multivariate datasets is advancing faster than analytical capabilities.
Data complexity and tool scalability pose significant challenges to analyzing these datasets.
Existing methods struggle to extract meaningful insights from intricate, large-scale geographic and temporal data.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a visual analytics approach for analyzing large spatio-temporal, multivariate datasets.
To leverage human expertise combined with computational and cartographic methods.
To improve the discovery of novel and useful information from complex data.

Main Methods:

Development and application of the Visual Inquiry Toolkit.
Utilized methods for data clustering, pattern searching, and information visualization.
Integrated human strengths with machine capabilities for data synthesis and analysis.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the effectiveness of the visual analytics approach on U.S. technology industry data.
Successfully analyzed geographically referenced, time-varying, and multivariate data.
The combined approach facilitated the detection of information difficult to find in isolation.

Conclusions:

The developed visual analytics approach effectively addresses challenges in analyzing large spatio-temporal data.
Combining human and machine strengths offers a powerful strategy for data-driven discovery.
The Visual Inquiry Toolkit provides a valuable tool for exploring complex, multivariate datasets.