CMSC 110 (Introduction to Computing)
Fall 2011
Assignment#7
Part 1: Due before start of class on
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Part 2: Due before start of class on
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
This is a
FIRM deadline.
No credit will be given for any late work.
Task: Identify a dataset of interest to you and
using
the process outlined in class for data visualization, follow the
steps
of acquiring, cleaning, filtering, mining, representation, and
interaction to create a visual interactive sketch of the data.
Part#1: The
first
step is to identify the dataset and acquire it.
Part#2: Develop
the
visualization.
What to Hand in:
For Part#1: A
description of the domain of the dataset, its relevance, and what
a
visualization of it will enable. Hand in a brief short written
report
(less than one-half a page) in the dropbox folder.
For Part#2: Hand
in
the entire sketch folder in your Dropbox folder. In addition to
the
sketch/program also include; (1) a gif/jpg/png image of your
finished
sketch. (2) A formatted write-up with Page#1 showing your sketch,
followed by a title, your name, a short 1-2 line description (as
discussed in class) on page#1, and a short 1-2 paragraph more
detailed
description of the sketch, including how to use the interactive
component(s) and your personal experiences working on this sketch.
Hints: