Displaying Quantitative Information in Two and Three Dimensions
Justin G. Hollands, Byron J. Pierce, Lochlan Magee · Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting · 1995
Subjects made trend and difference estimates in an experiment with three display types: two-dimensional (2D), three-dimensional with monocular cues (3D mono), and three-dimensional with monocular cues and stereopsis (3D stereo). The results showed a general accuracy advantage for 2D displays, even for global trend estimates. Binocular stereopsis appeared to provide a slight advantage in accuracy for trend estimation. The data are partially consistent with the predictions of the Proximity Compatibility Principle. Possible mental operations used with the various displays are discussed.