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    Area of Science:

    • Data Visualization
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Information Visualization

    Background:

    • Selecting specific curves in complex 2D visualizations is challenging.
    • Existing methods for curve selection can be inefficient and error-prone.
    • Applications include parallel coordinates, time series, and movement data analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a novel angular selection technique for curves in 2D visualizations.
    • To compare the performance and user experience of angular selection against other methods.
    • To present the VectorLens widget for intuitive angular selection and filtering.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed an interaction technique for angular selection using position, diameter, direction, and tolerance in a single drag.
    • Conducted experimental comparisons with alternative curve selection techniques.
    • Designed and implemented the VectorLens popup lens widget for enhanced functionality.

    Main Results:

    • Angular selection significantly increased successful first-attempt selections.
    • The new technique reduced the number of incorrectly selected curves.
    • Participants subjectively preferred the angular selection method and VectorLens.

    Conclusions:

    • Angular selection is an effective and preferred method for choosing curves in 2D visualizations.
    • The VectorLens widget provides an intuitive and powerful tool for data filtering.
    • This technique has broad applicability in various data analysis domains.