Presenting data in tables and charts.
The present paper aims to provide basic guidelines to present epidemiological data using tables and graphs in Dermatology. Although simple, the preparation of tables and graphs should follow basic recommendations, which make it much easier to understand the data under analysis and to promote accurate communication in science. Additionally, this paper deals with other basic concepts in epidemiology, such as variable, observation, and data, which are useful both in the exchange of information between researchers and in the planning and conception of a research project.
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Rodrigo Pereira
RP
Duquia
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
João Luiz
JL
Bastos
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Renan Rangel
RR
Bonamigo
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
David Alejandro
DA
González-Chica
Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Jeovany
J
Martínez-Mesa
D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003880:Dermatology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015981:Epidemiologic Factors; D015340:Epidemiologic Research Design; D006801:Humans