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    • Computer Vision
    • Data Visualization

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    • Comparing embedding spaces is crucial for understanding data relationships.
    • Existing methods lack comprehensive tools for analyzing embedding space differences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Introduce embComp, a novel system for comparing embedding spaces.
    • Provide visual analysis methods to support common tasks in embedding comparison.

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    • Develop overview visualizations based on local structure difference metrics.
    • Implement detail views for comparing local structures of selected objects.
    • Integrate global and local views for comprehensive analysis.

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    • EmbComp effectively summarizes local metrics into global overviews.
    • The system supports diverse analysis workflows for embedding spaces.
    • Demonstrated utility in analyzing corpora and algorithmic differences.

    Conclusions:

    • EmbComp offers a powerful, integrated approach to embedding space comparison.
    • Visualizations enhance understanding of similarities and differences in embeddings.
    • The system aids in evaluating data and model variations.