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    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Information Visualization

    Background:

    • Effective data visualization relies on distinct visual encodings for categorical variables.
    • While color is a known salient feature, shape characteristics also influence perceptual distinctiveness.
    • The open/closed status of shapes is proposed as a salient feature affecting perceptual processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the perceptual distinctiveness of open versus closed shapes in visualization.
    • To determine how shape category (open/closed) influences attentional allocation and processing efficiency.
    • To assess the impact of open/closed shape categories on common visual analytic tasks.

    Main Methods:

    • Three experiments were conducted: a flanker paradigm, a Same/Different reaction time task, and visual analytic tasks (average value, numerosity, trend) using scatterplots.
    • The first two experiments examined attentional allocation and processing speed/accuracy related to open/closed shapes.
    • The third experiment evaluated performance on visual analytic tasks with single and dual displays of open and closed symbols.

    Main Results:

    • Perceptual load and the open/closed feature category influenced flanker effects on target processing.
    • Responses were faster and more accurate for closed shapes compared to open shapes.
    • Processing interference increased when shapes belonged to the same open or closed category, particularly for numerosity and trend judgments.

    Conclusions:

    • The open/closed property of shapes is a significant factor in visualization design, influencing perceptual processing.
    • Using distinct open/closed shape categories can reduce perceptual interference in complex data displays.
    • Designers should consider the open/closed characteristic of shapes to optimize clarity and reduce errors in data visualization.