In this guide we concern ourselves with the effective transmission of numerical
information in project reports and serious publications such as scientific papers which
might be prepared by DFID-funded researchers. For presentation of general statistical
information we recommend an authoritative source of guidance: "Plain Figures"
(1996 2nd edition) by Myra Chapman and Cathy Wykes published by H.M.
Stationery Office a 148 page book with many full-colour illustrations. "Plain
Figures" is particularly intended for those addressing non-specialist audiences; this
guide sets out to reinforce and complement it focusing on points most relevant to
those presenting structured research results to an informed audience. We give
guidelines for layout of graphs charts and tables then for the presentation of results of
statistical analyses.
Publication year
2004
Authors
Sherington, J.; Stern, R.D.; Allan, E.F.; Wilson, I.M.; Coe, R.D.
Keywords
Data analysis, Natural Resources, Statistical analysis, Statistical variation
