sillsdev
Similarity Matrix Controls Suggestion
The Similarity Matrix is intriguing. If I understand correctly, the numbers and analyses generated are a direct result of the cognate identification method. It think it would be helpful to at least put the method on the screen, so I as a user know what I'm looking at.
But I think even more helpful would be to move Likely cognate identification box out of settings where it's currently hiding and move it into the Similarity matrix screen. That way I can manipulate settings and see the results immediately upon refresh without leaving the page. For a similar design, see: http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?symb=GNTX&insttype=&time=8&freq=1. Here the controls are on the left and the chart is on the right.
I am aware that the setting affects the Variety Pairs. An alternative to the above design could be to provide a popup window for these settings that could be called from the Similarity Matrix, or from the Settings. I personally don't think it's as elegant a solution, but I'm guessing it's doable.
