Designing a Metadata -Driven Visual Information Browser for Federal Statistics
Designing a Metadata -Driven Visual Information Browser for Federal Statistics
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2003-06-04
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Kules, Bill
Shneiderman, Ben
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Abstract
When looking for federal statistics, finding the right table, chart or
report can be a daunting task for anyone not thoroughly familiar with the
federal statistical system. Search tools help, but differing
terminologies within the statistical agencies and a lack of familiarity of
terms by information seekers limit their effectiveness. The FedStats
Browser is a design for visually browsing federal agency statistical
products and publications, using techniques that allow users to
reformulate queries and iteratively refine results via simple, reversible
actions with immediate feedback. This paper also discusses the
characteristics of metadata needed for such a browser and the challenges
inherent in acquiring that metadata.
(UMIACS-TR-2003-34)
(HCIL-2003-08)