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    Area of Science:

    • Data Visualization
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Visual attention is crucial for interpreting data visualizations, but individual differences, particularly in visual literacy, are often overlooked.
    • Existing research primarily focuses on general attention patterns, neglecting the nuanced variations based on users' skill levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between visual literacy levels and attention patterns during data visualization exploration.
    • To develop computational models that incorporate visual literacy into saliency prediction and literacy assessment.

    Main Methods:

    • A user study with 235 participants assessed visual literacy using mini-VLAT, CALVI, and SGL tests.
    • Two models were proposed: Lit2Sal (predicts attention based on literacy) and Sal2Lit (predicts literacy from attention).
    • Quantitative and qualitative evaluations were performed to validate model performance.

    Main Results:

    • Distinct attention patterns were observed: experts showed focused attention, while novices explored more broadly.
    • Lit2Sal outperformed existing saliency models by incorporating literacy-aware predictions.
    • Sal2Lit achieved 86% accuracy in predicting visual literacy from a single attention map, offering a rapid assessment method.

    Conclusions:

    • Individual differences in visual literacy significantly influence attention during data exploration.
    • Literacy-aware saliency models and attention-based literacy assessments offer novel avenues for personalized data communication.
    • These approaches can enhance user understanding and engagement with complex visualizations.