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Article published In: Information Design Journal
Vol. 29:2 (2024) ► pp.166–198

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Information search in interactive information visualization

Testing the COVID-19 dashboard as a case study

ORCiD logo with link | The Guangzhou University | The University of Leeds
ORCiD logo with link | The University of Leeds
ORCiD logo with link | The University of Leeds
ORCiD logo with link | The University of Leeds
Published online: 27 January 2025
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https://doi.org/10.1075/idj.24007.yue
Abstract
This study explored the effectiveness of outbreak data dashboards in presenting relevant information during global health emergencies using mouse-tracking measures. Firstly, several problems in the visual design and information layout of the dashboard were identified by analyzing the path, mouse-movements and clicks made by users when using the dashboard. Secondly, suggestions on the process of how dashboards were used and their design were collected through user feedback and follow-up interviews during the experimental process. The results of the study provide insights into user-centered design solutions for visual dashboards, which can guide the design of similar epidemiological dashboards in the future.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
    • 1.1Background
    • 1.2Aim and objectives
  • 2.Research method
  • 3.User performance test
    • 3.1Participants
    • 3.2Test environment, materials and test settings
    • 3.3Test results and analysis
      • 3.3.1Task 1 results and analysis
      • 3.3.2Task 2 results and analysis
      • 3.3.3Task 3 results and analysis
      • 3.3.4Task 4 results and analysis
    • 3.4User perspective
      • 3.4.1Usage and information understanding about dashboards
      • 3.4.2Feelings and preferences about dashboards
      • 3.4.3Design suggestions
    • 3.5Summary and discussion
  • 4.Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
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