Evaluating information representation based on cognitive differences

Abstract

In Human Computer Interaction, visual representation is related to how information is presented and represented. This study seeks to determine if visual representation features in an interface design are beneficial to certain types of users. We conduct an experiment that evaluates individual differences in 3-dimensional view with interaction (3DI) and 3-dimensional view without interaction (3DL). The 3DI is categorized as an active approach and 3DL as a passive approach of task handling. The findings generally show changes in preferences when 3D view with an active approach of information representation is introduced. This finding indicates that preferences in 3DI view have an association with cognitive styles on task handling.