How to Display Data

by Jenny V. Freeman, Stephen J. Walters, Michael J. Campbell

Overview

Effective data presentation is an essential skill for anybody wishing to display or publish research results, but when done badly, it can convey a misleading or confusing message. This new addition to the popular 'How to' series explains how to present data in journal articles, grant applications or research presentations clearly, accurately and logically, increasing the chances of successful publication.

Packed with real examples from scientific literature, this instructive handbook describes appropriate methods for displaying a variety of quantitative information using both graphs and tables, to enhance the interpretation of scientific research. Examples of bad presentation highlight the pitfalls of data display and will ensure that readers never fall into the same traps!

About the Author:
Jenny V. Freeman, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

About the Author:
Stephen J. Walters, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

About the Author:
Michael J. Campbell, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781444359701
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/26/2011
Series:	How To , #26
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	120
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Jenny Freeman, Lecturer

Stephen Walters, Senior Lecturer

Mike Campbell, Professor

The Medical Statistics Unit, University of Sheffield, UK

Table of Contents

Preface     vii
Introduction to data display     1
How to display data badly     9
Displaying univariate categorical data     17
Displaying quantitative data     29
Displaying the relationship between two continuous variables     43
Data in tables     59
Reporting study results     66
Time series plots and survival curves     90
Displaying results in presentations     98
Index     107

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN (Slippery Rock University )
Description: This book describes the techniques for displaying scientific data.
Purpose: The purpose is to help researchers develop the skills of presenting statistical data in journal articles and oral presentations. Good data presentation increases the likelihood of publication of the study.
Audience: The target audience is researchers who are publishing or presenting research findings.
Features: The book covers various ways of displaying quantitative data. It demonstrates good ways and bad ways of presenting data.
Assessment: This should be very helpful to the target audience. Good data presentation should contribute to publication and presentation.

Doody's Review Service

"This book offers most excitement and is abound with promise." (Urology News, May/June 2009)

"The book casts a fresh light on many issues related to effective data presentation. The questions raised and ideas offered are thought-provoking, innovative and easily implemental ... .It is a small but powerful book which I firmly believe everyone would enjoy while reading in addition to learning." (Academici, April 2009)

"This book not only provides an enjoyable read, but also it reminds readers how and how not to display data. I strongly recommend this book for both medical researchers and inter-disciplinary readers, including empirical musicology." (Academici, February 2009)

  “This text would be an excellent primer for those who have the computer background for producing graphics but who lack training in the presentation of material.” (The American Statistician, February 2009)

“Effective data presentation is an essential skill … .This should be very helpful to the target audience. Good data presentation should contribute to publication and presentation.” (Doody's Book Reviews)

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