Insight Beyond Numbers: The Impact of Qualitative Factors on Visual Data Analysis.

As of today, data analysis focuses primarily on the findings to be made inside the data and concentrates less on how those findings relate to the domain of investigation. Contemporary visualization as a field of research shows a strong tendency to adopt this data-centrism. Despite their decisive influence on the analysis result, qualitative aspects of the analysis process such as the structure, soundness, and complexity of the applied reasoning strategy are rarely discussed explicitly.

Designing Effective Visual Interactive Systems despite Sparse Availability of Domain Information.

Tailoring visualization and interaction design to the demands of an application is challenging if domain information is unavailable or confidential. This article discusses a process-centric design approach, allowing for inferring design goals indirectly from informal interviews with practitioners and stakeholders. The design benefits from their expertise, while secrets remain secret.