Foundations of Data Visualization

Part I: Theoretical Underpinnings of Data Visualization.- The Fabric of Visualization.- Visual Abstraction.- Measures in Visualization Space.- Knowledge-Assisted Visualization and Guidance.- Mathematical Foundations in Visualizations.- Transformations, Mappings and Data Summaries.- Part II: Empirical Studies in Visualization.- A Survey of Variables Used in Empirical Studies for Visualization.- Empirical Evaluations with Domain Experts.- Evaluation of Visualization Systems with Long-term Case Studies.- Vis4Vis: Visualization for (Empirical) Visualization Research.- 'Isms' in Visualization.- Open Challenges in Empirical Visualization Research.- Part III: Collaboration with Domain Experts.- Case Studies for Working with Domain Experts.- Collaboration Between Industry and University.- Collaborating Successfully with Domain Experts.- Part IV: Developing Visualizations for Broad Audiences.- Reflections on Visualization for Broad Audiences.- Reaching Broad Audiences from a Research Institute Setting.- Reaching Broad Audiences from a Large Agency Setting.- Reaching Broad Audiences from a Science Center or Museum Setting.- Reaching Broad Audiences in an Educational Setting.- Challenges and Open Issues in Visualization for Broad Audiences