Essential elements and design principles of statistical graphics in medical research
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230410-00224
- VernacularTitle:医学研究中统计图形的构成要素和设计要点
- Author:
Longyao ZHANG
1
;
Yunzhi LIN
;
Lihong HUANG
;
Feng CHEN
;
Yongyue WEI
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学公共卫生学院生物统计学系，南京 211166
- Keywords:
Medical research;
Statistical graphics;
Essential elements;
Design principles;
Composite graphics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2023;44(11):1815-1819
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As an important means of data visualization, statistical graphics can potentially convey scientific findings and key points. However, authoritative graphic guidelines are lacking currently, and medical researchers still have shortcomings in mastering graphic design principles and drawing skills, which may obscure some key research findings and even misinterpret the research findings. Based on statistical examples, we summarized the essential elements and design principles of statistical graphics to address these challenges and to provide a reference for medical researchers.
