Data Visualization

  1. Principles of Visual Perception
    1. Human Visual System Fundamentals
      1. Visual Processing Pathway
        1. Retinal Processing
          1. Visual Cortex Function
            1. Parallel Processing Channels
            2. Preattentive Processing
              1. Automatic Detection
                1. Processing Speed
                  1. Attention Capture
                  2. Preattentive Attributes
                    1. Color Properties
                      1. Hue Discrimination
                        1. Saturation Sensitivity
                          1. Brightness Perception
                          2. Form Attributes
                            1. Shape Recognition
                              1. Size Comparison
                                1. Orientation Detection
                                2. Motion Detection
                                  1. Spatial Position
                                    1. Location Encoding
                                      1. Relative Position
                                  2. Cognitive Processing Limitations
                                    1. Working Memory Constraints
                                      1. Capacity Limitations
                                        1. Duration Limits
                                          1. Chunking Strategies
                                          2. Cognitive Load Theory
                                            1. Intrinsic Load
                                              1. Extraneous Load
                                                1. Germane Load
                                                2. Attention and Focus
                                                  1. Selective Attention
                                                    1. Divided Attention
                                                      1. Attention Switching
                                                    2. Gestalt Principles of Perception
                                                      1. Proximity Principle
                                                        1. Spatial Grouping
                                                          1. Visual Clustering
                                                          2. Similarity Principle
                                                            1. Attribute-Based Grouping
                                                              1. Pattern Recognition
                                                              2. Enclosure Principle
                                                                1. Boundary Effects
                                                                  1. Container Grouping
                                                                  2. Closure Principle
                                                                    1. Completion Tendency
                                                                      1. Missing Information Inference
                                                                      2. Continuity Principle
                                                                        1. Smooth Path Following
                                                                          1. Line Continuation
                                                                          2. Connection Principle
                                                                            1. Linked Elements
                                                                              1. Relationship Indication
                                                                              2. Figure-Ground Separation
                                                                                1. Foreground-Background Distinction
                                                                                  1. Visual Hierarchy
                                                                                2. Implications for Visualization Design
                                                                                  1. Effective Grouping Strategies
                                                                                    1. Visual Clustering
                                                                                      1. Categorical Separation
                                                                                      2. Pattern Emphasis Techniques
                                                                                        1. Highlighting Methods
                                                                                          1. Contrast Application
                                                                                          2. Reducing Cognitive Load
                                                                                            1. Simplification Strategies
                                                                                              1. Progressive Disclosure

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                                                                                          4. Visual Encoding and Grammar