[Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: Exploring Financial Data Trends with Multimodal Candlestick Charts

[David Andrews]

Research Participation Request: Exploring Financial Data Trends with 
Multimodal Candlestick Charts



The research participant solicitation below is being provided for 
informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has 
no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may 
contribute to our research mission.




Research Title: Exploring Financial Data Trends with Multimodal 
Candlestick Charts



Being conducted by: University of Illinois/Institute of Museum and 
Library Services (IMLS)





Purpose of the Study

This work is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services 
(IMLS) under grant #RE-254891-OLS-23, titled Beyond Visuals: 
Improving Accessibility of Data Curation and Multi-Modal 
Representations for People of all Abilities through Reproducible 
Workflows. As part of this multi-year project, we established a 
formal partnership with the NFB, coordinated by Bridgid Burke.



As part of this ongoing grant project, we have just completed 
development of a new accessible candlestick chart specifically 
tailored to financial data, combining tactile graphics, screen-reader 
compatibility, and audio cues to support blind and low-vision users 
in exploring market trends. We are now recruiting participants to 
help us evaluate its effectiveness and usability.



The purpose of the overall grant project is to investigate the 
accessibility of data visualizations among BLV people. This includes, 
but is not limited to, graphs, charts, plots, diagrams, and data 
tables. These findings will be used to understand how BLV people 
perceive and comprehend data visualizations, including what 
techniques and technologies you use. Additionally, the findings will 
be used to help innovate tools, libraries, and frameworks for use in 
curating accessible data visualizations.





Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

a)        Each session will be approximately 60 minutes long.

b)        The session will consist of a guided tutorial on financial 
chart concepts, followed by a hands-on evaluation of the MAIDR system.

c)        The session will involve a think-aloud exploration and 
feedback discussion with researchers.

d)        Participants will be asked to share feedback on usability, 
accessibility, and their experience learning to interpret financial 
data with MAIDR.


Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, Participants will receive compensation of a $50 Amazon Gift Card 
for the session.


Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

Study Sign-Up 
Form: 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zZnLjj3vv3l6c-yiC4rKh_piq620-hywxGnx3nKYlLw/edit>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zZnLjj3vv3l6c-yiC4rKh_piq620-hywxGnx3nKYlLw/edit 




Contact the following individual with any questions

JooYoung Seo

8147775825

jseo1005 at illinois.edu
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