Q-tools The list below attempts to define a set of “Q-tools” that may be used to generate, sort, classify and perform operations on information. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but more of a starting point for discussion. I have also added some alternative names for each Q-tool. PrismA prism is a question that divides information into smaller groups. The purpose of a prism is to break down information into categories or subgroups. An example might be “What are the parts of this system?” Prisms are used extensively in scientific inquiry. They are also used in organization design to map the departments and sub-departments of a company. An example question used in this activity might be “What roles are required to deliver this functionality?” To create a prism, define a question that can be used to divide a unit of information into its constituent parts. Alternative names: Divider, separator, splitter, brancher.
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KartOO designed cartographic interfaces that allow you to quickly find data in searches, in timelines and in specific locations. Kartoo's solutions call upon an intuitive and intelligent semantic technology, thereby offering you structured and easy-to-access results.
Wolfram Alpha is like a cross between a research library, a graphing calculator, and a search engine. But does Wolfram Research's "computational knowledge engine," set to debut publicly later this month, live up to its hype as a Web site that Google needs to be afraid of? Wolfram Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram on Tuesday gave a demo of the service to a crowd of online reporters. Few have access to the private test version of the service itself, but we got access Monday night. We found it compelling, if limited. We're eager to see this site develop. It does things with online information that Google does not. Here are our impressions of the current version of Wolfram Alpha.
Principles of categorized search result visualization
We are developing a set of search result visualization principles, based on the premise that consistent, comprehensible visual displays built on meaningful and stable classifications will better support user understanding of search results.
1. Provide overviews of large sets of results (100-1000+)
2. Organize overviews around meaningful categories
3. Clarify and visualize category structure
4. Tightly couple category labels to result list
5. Ensure that the full category information is available
6. Support multiple types of categories and visual presentations
7. Use separate facets for each type of category
8. Arrange text for scanning/skimming
9. Visually encode quantitative attributes on a stable visual structure
Basic principle: each time you visit a new site, you are gaining one point of expertise. With every 10 points, you move to the next level. Your search engine is mutating, new buttons appear giving you access to advanced features (search video, images, news, encylopedia, advanced filters, animated skins, web archive, traffic details...)
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