A color map to compare reactions tools in interactive systems

In this paper we study whether visualizations based on color maps can encourage the intuitive interpretation of detailed descriptions, as the ones proposed in the formal model UPRISE, designed to analyze interactive system components, such as reaction tools, which allow users to provide reactions. We carried out a between-subjects experiment where 56 participants had to group 6 systems according to similarity using either color maps or textual descriptions. Results showed that color maps seem to favour inter-user agreement in comparison and grouping tasks.