Give Text A Chance: Advocating for Equal Consideration for Language and Visualization

• Main Authors: Stokes, Chase, Hearst, Marti A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 29-03-2024
• Subjects: Computer Science - Human-Computer Interaction
• DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2404.00131

NL VIZ: 2021 Workshop on Exploring Opportunities and Challenges
for Natural Language Techniques to Support Visual Analysis Visualization research tends to de-emphasize consideration of the textual
context in which its images are placed. We argue that visualization research
should consider textual representations as a primary alternative to visual
options when assessing designs, and when assessing designs, equal attention
should be given to the construction of the language as to the visualizations.
We also call for a consideration of readability when integrating visualizations
with written text. In highlighting these points, visualization research would
be elevated in efficacy and demonstrate thorough accounting for viewers' needs
and responses.