The general principle of visualization tool design, offered by Schneiderman & Plaisant, advocates that three functions be supported in this order:
A) details, then overview, then zoom & filter
B) zoom & filter, then details, then summary
C) overview, then zoom & filter, then details
D) overview then details, then zoom & filter

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The correct principle, as proposed by Ben Shneiderman and Catherine Plaisant, is to first provide an overview of the entire collection, then offer tools to zoom and filter, and finally present details on demand. This approach is encapsulated in the mantra "Overview first, zoom and filter, then details-on-demand."

The General Principle of Visualization Tool Design, Offered by Schneiderman