LIB1201, FALL 2019

The main value provided by information visualization appears to hinge upon their acting as a frame of reference or as a temporary storage area for human cognitive processes. Visuals enhances our memory to provide a larger working set for thinking and analysis and therefore becomes external cognition aids. For example, take the process of multiplying two large numbers in your head versus having a pencil and paper available. The visual representations of the numbers on paper acts as a memory aid while performing the series of multiplication operations. This is why information that is visual tends to be much easier to process for most individuals, therefore it holds much value.