Visualization in Chameleon Statistics
At Seventh Sense Software we know that presentation matters and we appreciate
the importance of fine visualization. No matter how good the underlying
mathematics may be, poor presentation of data or results can mean the difference
between success and failure for a research project or business opportunity.
And that is why we have worked so hard to make sure that the Chameleon
Statistics suite offers some of the finest statistical visualization techniques
available anywhere. Below we give just a small sample of the kinds of visualization
provided.
The
scatter plot view provides one, two or three-dimensional representations of any
multivariate data set. All scatterplot images can be rotated in two or three
dimensions in real time, even as you work on the data. The scatter plot view is
highly configurable, from the choice of visualization scheme to the selection of
colors and symbols for classes to the font settings for sample labels. The 3D
orientation of the axes, the position of origin, and the scale are all freely
adjustable.

The binary tree view displays the dendrogram resulting from hierarchical
clustering. The dendrogram is also fully configurable, viewable horizontally and
vertically in city block or pyramidal schemes and in a wide range of styles.
Both clusters and subclusters of clusters may be defined and colored as desired.
The dendrogram can be traversed and manipulated easily using the mouse and
cursor keys. Both log scale and linear scale are supported for merging
heights.
The
profile view provides a clear and intuitive summary of the statistics of the
data samples. For each variable, the mean, range, standard deviation, quartiles
and overall distribution of values are displayed. The statistics for a single
variable or for all variables simultaneously can be displayed using any of
several predefined or user-defined styles.
The
image view allows the display of any kind of image data set, such as
multispectral remote sensing imagery, or simple scanned photographs. Support for
(uncompressed) bitmaps is also included. Bands can be individually selected for
display in RGB or grayscale. Clusters may be overlayed onto the image for
interactive manipulation.
Chameleon Statistic's unique and
proprietary graphical techniques for visualization of density estimates and
their contours not only make for stunning presentations which place our software
light years ahead of the competition, but also promise to set new paradigms in
statistical data representation. We think you will agree!
