On the impact of diagram layout: how are models actually read?

Harald Störrle; Nick Baltsen; Henrik Christoffersen; Anja Maier; Stefan Sauer; Manuel Wimmer; Marcela Genero; Shaz Qadeer

On the impact of diagram layout: how are models actually read?

Harald Störrle, Nick Baltsen, Henrik Christoffersen, Anja Maier, Stefan Sauer (Editor), Manuel Wimmer (Editor), Marcela Genero (Editor), Shaz Qadeer (Editor)

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Abstract

This poster presents the latest results from a very large eye tracking study (n=29) that explores how modelers read UML diagrams. We find that various factors like layout quality, modeler experience, and diagram type lead to significant differences in diagram reading strategies. We derive elements of a theory of diagram reading behavior from our findings. This paper presents only late breaking results: all findings presented, theories constructed, and conclusions drawn are of a preliminary nature. This paper does not present the amount and degree of evidence that would allow us to consider the contents as being scientifically validated, yet.

Original language	English
Number of pages	5
Publication status	Published - 3 Oct 2014
Event	International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems (MoDELS) 2014 - Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain Duration: 28 Sept 2014 → 3 Oct 2014

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Conference	International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems (MoDELS) 2014
Abbreviated title	MoDELS2014
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Valencia
Period	28/09/14 → 3/10/14

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diagram layout
UML diagrams
eye tracking study

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