Designing for Interpretation Uncertainty: Architecture and Principles for Topological Learning Analytics Dashboards

Research introduces Topological Data Analysis (TDA) as a novel method for understanding temporal dynamics in complex systems, highlighting a key challenge: how to present analytical outputs when interpretation frameworks are still evolving. The paper reports on the development of TopoLA, a dashboard system that applies Zigzag Persistent Homology to learning management system data, and proposes three early design principles to support interpretation in emerging analytics.

The introduction of TDA offers advanced capabilities for analyzing complex temporal data, which can provide deeper insights into dynamic processes. Addressing the challenge of interpreting these novel analytical outputs is crucial for the effective adoption and strategic utilization of such advanced methods across various domains, ensuring that data-driven decisions are well-informed despite analytical uncertainties.

Topological Data Analysis (TDA) offers new capabilities for understanding temporal dynamics within complex systems.

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