Sketched graph drawing: a lesson in empirical studies

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Abstract

This paper reports on a series of three similar graph drawing empirical studies, and describes the results of investigating subtle variations on the experimental method. Its purpose is two-fold: to report the results of the experiments, as well as to illustrate how easy it is to inadvertently make conclusions that may not stand up to scrutiny. While the results of the initial experiment were validated, instances of speculative conclusions and inherent bias were identified. This research highlights the importance of stating the limitations of any experiment, being clear about conclusions that are speculative, and not assuming that (even minor) experimental decisions will not affect the results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGraph Drawing - 21st International Symposium, GD 2013, Revised Selected Papers
PublisherSpringer
Pages232-243
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783319038407
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventGraph Drawing 2013 - Bordeaux, France
Duration: 23 Sept 201325 Sept 2013
Conference number: 21st
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-03841-4 (Proceedings)

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume8242 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

ConferenceGraph Drawing 2013
Abbreviated titleGD 2013
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityBordeaux
Period23/09/1325/09/13
OtherGraph Drawing: 21st International Symposium, GD 2013, Revised Selected Papers
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Keywords

  • Empirical studies
  • Graph sketching
  • Limitations
  • Replication

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