TimeMatrix: Analyzing temporal social networks using interactive matrix-based visualizations

JS Yi, N Elmqvist, S Lee - Intl. Journal of Human–Computer …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Intl. Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 2010Taylor & Francis
Visualization plays a crucial role in understanding dynamic social networks at many different
levels (ie, group, subgroup, and individual). Node-link-based visualization techniques are
currently widely used for these tasks and have been demonstrated to be effective, but it was
found that they also have limitations in representing temporal changes, particularly at the
individual and subgroup levels. To overcome these limitations, this article presents a new
network visualization technique, called “TimeMatrix,” based on a matrix representation …
Visualization plays a crucial role in understanding dynamic social networks at many different levels (i.e., group, subgroup, and individual). Node-link-based visualization techniques are currently widely used for these tasks and have been demonstrated to be effective, but it was found that they also have limitations in representing temporal changes, particularly at the individual and subgroup levels. To overcome these limitations, this article presents a new network visualization technique, called “TimeMatrix,” based on a matrix representation. Interaction techniques, such as overlay controls, a temporal range slider, semantic zooming, and integrated network statistical measures, support analysts in studying temporal social networks. To validate the design, the article presents a user study involving three social scientists analyzing inter-organizational collaboration data. The study demonstrates how TimeMatrix may help analysts gain insights about the temporal aspects of network data that can be subsequently tested with network analytic methods.
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