Diagrammatic Representation and Inference

Name: Diagrammatic Representation and Inference | 9th International Conference, Diagrams 2016, Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 7-10, 2016, Proceedings
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9th International Conference, Diagrams 2016, Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 7-10, 2016, Proceedings

Mateja Jamnik Yuri Uesaka Stephanie Elzer Schwartz(Editor)

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Published on 25. July 2016

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Intro
Preface
Organization
The Power of Diagrams in Science and Challenges of Diagrams in Science Education
The Visualizing Spirit in the Twenty-First Century
Graduate Symposium
Workshop and Tutorials
Contents
Cognitive Aspects of Diagrams
Diagrams Affect Choice of Strategy in Probability Problem Solving
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 The Present Study
2 Method
2.1 Participants
2.2 Materials
2.3 Design and Procedure
3 Results
3.1 Coding
3.2 Analysis of the Work-Group (Combinations) Problem: Effects of the N-by-N Table Versus the Binary Tree
3.3 Analysis of the Spinner (Independent Events) Problem: Effects of the N-by-N Table Versus the N-ary Tree
4 General Discussion
References
What Constitutes an Effective Representation?
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Sample Topic and Representations: Particle Collisions
3 Access to Concepts: From ER to IR
4 Generating ERs
5 Discussion
References
Measuring User Comprehension of Inference Rules in Euler Diagrams
1 Introduction
2 Euler Diagrams
3 Experimental Design
4 Analysis
5 Interpretation
6 Conclusion
References
Exploring Representations of Student Time-Use
1 Introduction
1.1 Space and Time as Representational Media
1.2 Flexibility in Representation
2 Method
2.1 Materials and Procedure
2.2 Coding Scheme
3 Results
3.1 Use of Space
3.2 Use of Form
3.3 Primary Mechanisms
4 Discussion
4.1 Student Productions
4.2 Implications and Future Work
References
Logic and Diagrams
Evaluating Diagrammatic Patterns for Ontology Engineering
1 Introduction
2 Concept Diagrams
3 Ontology Patterns
3.1 Patterns Involving only Classes
3.2 Patterns Involving Classes and Properties
3.3 All Values From Patterns
3.4 Some Values From Patterns
3.5 Domain Patterns
3.6 Range Patterns
4 Empirical Study
4.1 Experiment Execution
5 Results
5.1 Overall Analysis
5.2 All Values from Analysis
5.3 Some Values from Analysis
5.4 Domain Analysis
5.5 Range Analysis
5.6 Summary of Analysis
6 Discussion
7 Conclusion
References
The Interaction Between Logic and Geometry in Aristotelian Diagrams
1 Introduction
2 Informational and Computational Equivalence
3 Logic Versus Geometry in Aristotelian Diagrams
4 Aristotelian Diagrams with Two PCDs
5 Aristotelian Diagrams with Three PCDs
6 Conclusions and Future Work
References
A Generic Approach to Diagrammatic Representation: The Case of Single Feature Indicator Systems
1 Introduction
2 The General Picture
3 Channel Theory and Representation Systems
3.1 Types
3.2 Constraints
3.3 Theories
3.4 Representation Systems
4 Observations Underlying the Concept of SFIS
4.1 First Observation: Roles
4.2 Second Observation: Values
4.3 Third Observation: Features in the Source Domain
4.4 Fourth Observation: Feature in the Target Domain
4.5 Fifth Observation: Semantic Correspondence of Features
5 Single Feature Indicator Systems -- Formalized
5.1 Features
5.2 Single Feature Indicator Systems
5.3 Single Feature Indicator System with Neutrality
6 Specifications and Semantic Consequence
7 Inference Rules
7.1 Contradiction
7.2 Erasure
7.3 Proof by Cases
7.4 Disjunction
7.5 Conjunction
8 Conclusion
References
A Logical Investigation of Heterogeneous Reasoning with Graphs in Elementary Economics
1 Reasoning with Graphs in Economics
2 Heterogeneous Logic with Graphs in Economics HLGe
3 Abduction in Economic Reasoning
References
Euler and Venn Diagrams
Minimizing Clutter Using Absence in Venn-ie
1 Introduction
2 Representing Absence Diagrammatically
3 Syntax and Semantics of Venn-ie
4 Measuring Clutter
5 Minimizing Clutter in Inconsistent Diagrams
6 Minimizing Clutter in Consistent Diagrams
7 Cognitive Implications
8 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Human Reasoning with Proportional Quantifiers and Its Support by Diagrams
1 Introduction
2 Background on Proportional Quantifiers
3 Diagrams of Proportional Quantifiers
3.1 A Problem in Diagrammatic Representation of Most
3.2 Reasoning with Proportional Diagrams
3.3 Predictions
4 Experiment
4.1 Method
4.2 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion and Future Work
Appendix 1: The Results of Each Task
Appendix 2: Instructions Used in Experiment
References
Extensions of Euler Diagrams in Peirce's Four Manuscripts on Logical Graphs
Abstract
1 Ms 479 ("On Logical Graphs", 1903)
2 Ms 481 ("On Logical Graphs", 1896-7)
3 Ms 1147 ("Logical Graphs", 1901)
4 Ms 855 ("A Logical Criticism of the Articles of Religious Faith", 1911)
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
A Appendix
References
Diagrams and Education
Hint, Instruction, and Practice: The Necessary Components for Promoting Spontaneous Diagram Use in Students' Written Work?
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Factors that Influence Diagram Use in Communicative Situations
1.2 Problem Statement and Overview of the Present Study
2 Method
2.1 Participants
2.2 Materials and Procedure
2.3 Analysis
3 Results
3.1 Did the Interventions Have an Effect on Students' Diagram Use in Their Homework?
3.2 Did the Students' Diagram Use in Their Written Work Increase from Beginning to End of the Semester?
4 Discussion
4.1 Why the Interventions Worked
4.2 Transfer to Other Tasks
4.3 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Promoting Multi-perspective Integration as a 21st Century Skill: The Effects of Instructional Methods Encouraging Students' Spontaneous Use of Tables for Organizing Information
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 The Necessity of Integrating Multiple Perspectives for Surviving in the 21st Century
1.2 How to Promote Multi-perspective Integration: The Effect of Diagrams
1.3 Tables as Thinking Tools for Multi-Perspective Integration
1.4 Overview and Hypothesis of the Current Studies
2 Method
2.1 Participants and Experimental Design
2.2 Materials
2.3 Procedure
3 Results
3.1 Analysis of Performing Argumentation Task
3.2 Analysis of General Beliefs Task
4 Discussion
4.1 The Effects of Manipulations on Students' Performance and Beliefs
4.2 Implications for Diagrams Research Areas
4.3 Implications for Education and Directions for Future Research
Acknowledgments
References
Using Diagrammatic Drawings to Understand Fictional Spaces: Exploring the Buendía House in Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Participants
2.2 Procedure
2.3 Analyses
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Accuracy of Spatial Details Described in the Text
3.2 Cultural Interpretations of the Buendía House
4 Conclusion
References
Design Principles for Diagrams
An Investigation into OWL for Concrete Syntax Specification Using UML Notations
1 Introduction
2 Background
2.1 OWL
2.2 Selected UML Class Diagram Notations
2.3 RCC-8
3 Related Work
4 Concrete Syntax Specification of UML Notations
4.1 Modeling and Encoding Primitive Elements
4.2 Modeling and Encoding Spatial Relationships
4.3 Specification of UML Class Diagram Notations
5 Verification Criteria for Concrete Syntax Specification
6 Evaluation of the Concrete Syntax Specification
7 Concrete Syntax Ontology to Support Diagram Interpretation
8 Conclusion
References
Using One-Dimensional Compaction for Smaller Graph Drawings
1 Introduction
2 Layer-Based Drawings
3 Connected Components with External Extensions
4 Final Remarks
References
On Comments in Visual Languages
1 Introduction
2 Heuristics
2.1 Discussion
3 Evaluation
3.1 Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Bistable Perception and Fractal Reasoning
Abstract
1 Bistable Perception
2 The Necker Cube as a Fractal Visual Analogy Problem
3 Results
4 Implications
References
Diagrams Layout
Who, Where, When and with Whom? Evaluation of Group Meeting Visualizations
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Time-Dependent Location-Based Visualization
4 Empirical Evaluation
5 Results
5.1 RQ1 - Correctness
5.2 RQ2 - Recognition Rate
5.3 RQ3 - Preference
5.4 RQ4 - Saliency
6 Discussion
7 Design Considerations
8 Conclusion
References
The Perception of Clutter in Linear Diagrams
1 Introduction
2 Four Measures of Clutter for Linear Diagrams
3 Experiment Design
4 Experiment Execution, Analysis and Results
5 Conclusion
References
People, Place, and Time: Inferences from Diagrams
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Participants
2.2 Procedure
3 Results
3.1 Primary and Secondary Organizers
3.2 Number of Statements/Inferences
4 Discussion
Acknowledgments
References
Exploring the Types of Messages that Pie Charts Convey in Popular Media
1 Introduction
2 Pie Chart Message Categories
2.1 Most Frequent Message Categories
2.2 Annotation and Inter-Coder Agreement
3 Communicative Signals
4 Conclusion
References
Comparison of Diagrams in Producing and Understanding Hierarchies in Three Different Application Domains
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Participants
2.2 Design and Materials
2.3 Procedure
3 Results
3.1 Production
3.2 Comprehension
4 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Posters
Evaluating the Effects of Colour in LineSets
1 Introduction
2 Experiment Design
3 Statistical Analysis
4 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Negative Terms in Euler Diagrams: Peirce's Solution
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Peirce's Solution
3 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Visualising the Boolean Algebra B4 in 3D
References
Single Feature Indicator Systems in the Openbox
1 Introduction
2 Single Feature Indicator Systems in the Openbox
3 Conclusion and Further Work
References
Effective Representation of Information: Generalizing Free Rides
References
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