Criteria for a Comparative Study of Visualization Techniques in Data Mining

The paper considers the relationship of information visualization tools to the data mining process. The types of structures that may be of interest to data mining experts in data sets are outlined. The performance of a particular visualization technique in revealing those structures and supporting the subsequent steps in the process needs to be based on a number of criteria. The criteria for performing an evaluation are suggested and explained. A division into two main groups is suggested; criteria that relate to interface issues and criteria that relate to the characteristics of the data set. An example application of some of the criteria is made.