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  • Data Visualization
  • Information Design
  • Scientific Graphics

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  • The aspect ratio of data plots significantly influences the perception of trends and patterns.
  • Prior methods for automatic aspect ratio selection focused on adjusting line segment orientations or angles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, simple, and effective method for automatically selecting the aspect ratio of data plots.
  • To enhance the visual perception of data trends and patterns through optimal aspect ratio selection.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a new method to select plot aspect ratio by minimizing the arc length of the data curve.
  • Maintained a constant plot area throughout the aspect ratio selection process.
  • Evaluated the method's parameterization invariance, robustness, and preservation of visual symmetries.

Main Results:

  • The arc length minimization method is parameterization invariant and robust to diverse data inputs.
  • This technique effectively preserves visual symmetries present in the data.
  • The method serves as a compromise between existing aspect ratio selection techniques.
  • Demonstrated successful application in selecting aspect ratios for contour plots.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed arc length minimization method is a superior approach for selecting plot aspect ratios.
  • This method enhances data visualization by improving trend and pattern perception.
  • Recommended that arc length minimization become the default method for aspect ratio selection in data plots.