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DISCOVER: a Data-driven Interactive System for Comprehensive Observation, Visualization, and ExploRation of human
Tobias Hallmen1, Dominik Schiller1, Antonia Vehlen2
1Chair for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany.
Abstract:
Understanding human behavior is a fundamental goal of social sciences, yet conventional methodologies are often limited by labor-intensive data collection and complex analyses. Computational models offer a promising alternative for analyzing large datasets and identifying key behavioral indicators, but their adoption is hindered by technical complexity and substantial computational requirements. To address these barriers, we introduce DISCOVER, a modular and user-friendly software framework designed to streamline computational data exploration for human behavior analysis. DISCOVER democratizes access to state-of-the-art models, enabling researchers across disciplines to conduct detailed behavioral analyses without extensive technical expertise. In this paper, we are showcasing DISCOVER using four modular data exploration workflows that build on each other: Semantic Content Exploration, Visual Inspection, Aided Annotation, and Multimodal Scene Search. Finally, we report initial findings from a user study. The study examined DISCOVER's potential to support prospective psychotherapists in structuring information for treatment planning, i.e. case conceptualizations.
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