CMSC 110 (Introduction to Computing)

Spring 2011

Assignment#7

Part 1:  Due before start of class on Thursday, April 14, 2011
Part 2:  Due before start of class on Tuesday, April 26, 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:

• Keep it simple at first.  Start with something basic, get it working, and then build upon it piece by piece, each time ensuring it is working before you move on to the next piece.
• START EARLY!!!  I cannot emphasize this enough.