Table 3

Chart presentation methods

Chart presentation methodsTotal numberMedian numberRange number
Line34780–48
Bar15840–21
Line and bar3300–8
Other5100–13
Total589
Across time41390–49
Between-groups11210–18
Both across and between6410–12
Total589
Reference indicators
 No30470–35
 Yes28570–39
Total589
Reference indicators depicting the role of chance
 No1974.50–37
 Yes8810–16
Total285
Methods of depicting chance
 Error bars1600–2
 Control lines7200–16
Total88