The Performance of Snow Flakes, Suns, and Factorial Suns in the Graphic Representation of Multivariate Data

The Performance of Snow Flakes, Suns, and Factorial Suns in the Graphic Representation of Multivariate Data

The representation of multivariate data by icons is discussed. The factorial sun is suggested as superior to the commonly used snowflake or sun icons and as better representing the values of the different variables and their correlational structure. Two experiments with 60 college students demonstra...

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Published in:Multivariate behavioral research Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 43
Main Authors: Borg, Ingwer, Staufenbiel, Thomas
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1992
Subjects:
College Students
Comparative Analysis
Computer Oriented Programs
Correlation
Data Display
Factor Structure
Graphic Representation
Higher Education
Iconic Representation
Iconicity
Mathematical Models
Multivariate Analysis
Sun
Variables
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Summary:The representation of multivariate data by icons is discussed. The factorial sun is suggested as superior to the commonly used snowflake or sun icons and as better representing the values of the different variables and their correlational structure. Two experiments with 60 college students demonstrate the factorial sun's superiority. (SLD)
ISSN:0027-3171