# SVD Label Unification Design ## Goal Unify SVD component labels into a single source of truth (`SVD_THEMES`) and automatically compute axis flip directions so right-wing parties consistently appear on the right side of all SVD component axes. ## Background Currently there are two separate label systems: 1. `SVD_THEMES` in `explorer.py` - defines labels for all 10 SVD components with detailed explanations 2. `_LABELS` in `axis_classifier.py` - defines short labels for the classifier (lr, eu, pi, co, pc) This causes duplication and potential inconsistency. Additionally, flip values are hardcoded in `SVD_THEMES` rather than computed from actual party positions. ## Design ### Single Source of Truth `SVD_THEMES` in `explorer.py` remains the canonical definition for all SVD component labels. A new shared module `analysis/svd_labels.py` will: 1. Import `SVD_THEMES` from explorer.py (at runtime to avoid circular imports) 2. Provide helper functions to derive labels for any component 3. Compute flip direction automatically based on party centroids ### New Module: `analysis/svd_labels.py` ```python """Unified SVD component labels and automatic flip direction computation.""" # Canonical party sets for orientation RIGHT_PARTIES = { "PVV", "VVD", "FVD", "BBB", "JA21", "Nieuw Sociaal Contract", "SGP", "CDA", "ChristenUnie" } LEFT_PARTIES = { "SP", "PvdA", "GL", "GroenLinks", "GroenLinks-PvdA", "DENK", "PvdD", "Volt" } def get_svd_label(component: int) -> str: """Get short label for SVD component (e.g., 'EU-integratie–Nationalisme').""" def get_svd_theme(component: int) -> dict: """Get full theme dict for SVD component.""" def compute_flip_direction(component: int, party_scores: dict) -> bool: """ Compute flip so right parties appear on the right side. Args: component: SVD component number (1-indexed) party_scores: {party_name: [score_comp1, score_comp2, ...]} Returns: True if axis should be flipped so right parties are on right. """ # Get scores for this component (0-indexed internally) idx = component - 1 right_scores = [scores[idx] for party, scores in party_scores.items() if party in RIGHT_PARTIES and len(scores) > idx] left_scores = [scores[idx] for party, scores in party_scores.items() if party in LEFT_PARTIES and len(scores) > idx] if not right_scores or not left_scores: return False # Default: no flip if insufficient data right_mean = sum(right_scores) / len(right_scores) left_mean = sum(left_scores) / len(left_scores) # Flip if right parties have lower mean (they're on the left) return right_mean < left_mean def get_fallback_labels() -> tuple[str, str]: """Get fallback labels for x and y axes (components 1 and 2).""" return (get_svd_label(1), get_svd_label(2)) ``` ### Changes to `analysis/axis_classifier.py` 1. Remove hardcoded `_LABELS` dict 2. Import from `svd_labels.py` at runtime (to avoid circular imports) 3. Update `display_label_for_modal` to derive from SVD_THEMES ```python # Remove: _LABELS = { "lr": "Verzorgingsstaat–Marktwerking", "eu": "EU-integratie–Nationalisme", ... } # Add: def _get_svd_labels(): """Lazy import to avoid circular dependency.""" from analysis.svd_labels import get_svd_label, get_fallback_labels return get_fallback_labels() def display_label_for_modal(modal_label: Optional[str], axis: str) -> str: """Return a user-facing axis label for a modal/internal label.""" from analysis.svd_labels import get_svd_label if modal_label is None: # Fallback to component 1 (x) or 2 (y) comp = 1 if axis == "x" else 2 return get_svd_label(comp) # Map "As 1" / "As 2" to semantic labels if axis == "x" and modal_label in ("As 1", "Stempatroon As 1"): return get_svd_label(1) if axis == "y" and modal_label in ("As 2", "Stempatroon As 2"): return get_svd_label(2) return modal_label ``` ### Changes to `explorer.py` 1. Keep `SVD_THEMES` as canonical source 2. Remove hardcoded fallback labels in `_build_political_compass_figure` 3. Use `svd_labels.py` for all label lookups 4. Add party position charts for components 3-10 in SVD Components tab #### Party Position Charts for All Components Currently, `_render_party_axis_chart` only works for components 1 and 2 (which have 2D coords). For components 3-10, we need to show 1D party positions: ```python def _render_party_axis_chart_1d(party_coords: dict, component: int, theme: dict, bootstrap_data: dict = None): """Render a 1D party position chart for a single SVD component.""" # Extract scores for this component # Show parties on a horizontal axis # Use theme['label'] for axis title # Use theme['positive_pole'] and theme['negative_pole'] for annotations ``` ### Auto-compute Flip Values On app startup or when loading SVD data: 1. Load party scores for all components 2. Compute flip direction for each component using `compute_flip_direction` 3. Update `SVD_THEMES[component]["flip"]` dynamically OR store precomputed values ### Files Modified | File | Changes | |------|---------| | `analysis/svd_labels.py` | **NEW** - Unified label system with auto-flip | | `analysis/axis_classifier.py` | Remove `_LABELS`, import from svd_labels | | `explorer.py` | Remove fallback labels, add 1D charts for components 3-10 | | `tests/test_axis_label_fallback.py` | Update to use new label system | | `tests/test_political_compass.py` | Update assertions for new labels | ### Test Plan 1. **Unit tests for `svd_labels.py`**: - `get_svd_label(component)` returns correct label - `compute_flip_direction` returns correct flip based on party scores - `get_fallback_labels()` returns tuple of component 1 and 2 labels 2. **Integration tests**: - Compass plot uses correct labels from SVD_THEMES - Trajectory plot uses correct labels from SVD_THEMES - SVD Components tab shows party positions for all components - Right parties appear on right side of all axes 3. **Regression tests**: - Existing tests pass with new label system - No circular import errors ## Implementation Order 1. Create `analysis/svd_labels.py` with helper functions 2. Update `axis_classifier.py` to use svd_labels 3. Update `explorer.py` to use svd_labels for fallback labels 4. Add 1D party position charts for components 3-10 5. Update tests 6. Verify flip directions are correct for all components