Title :
A study on graphic presentation formats and information processing using query tracing
Author :
Sen, Tarun ; Boe, Warren J.
Author_Institution :
dept. of Accounting, Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ., Blacksburg, VA, USA
Abstract :
A study to determine whether graphics are suitable for displaying information in complex information processing tasks is discussed. Using an information query system capable of responding in either graphical or tabular format, a laboratory experiment was conducted. A method called query tracing was introduced to observe information processing in a decision support system environment. The results indicate that use of graphs simplifies complex information processing tasks
Keywords :
computer graphics; database management systems; decision support systems; information retrieval; user interfaces; decision support system; graphic presentation; information processing; information query system; query tracing; Acceleration; Cities and towns; Computer graphics; Decision support systems; Information analysis; Information processing; Laboratories; Microcomputers; Natural languages; Protocols;
Journal_Title :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on
