Systems and methods are provided for graphically representing uncertainty
in an assisted decision-making application. A database contains a class
vector for each of a plurality of objects of interest. A given class
vector includes a plurality of possible classes for its associated object
of interest and a corresponding set of confidence values. The database
also contains a set of assumptions associated with each confidence value.
A user interface displays a plurality of graphics representing the
objects of interest. A given graphic includes a set of at least two class
icons, each corresponding to one of the plurality of classes associated
with its corresponding object of interest. The graphic also includes a
qualitative indication of the confidence values associated with the set
of classes. The assumptions associated with a given confidence value are
retrievable by a user by selecting the class icon associated with the
confidence value.