Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists (대한마취통증의학회)
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  • In, Junyong (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sangseok (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2017.03.20
  • Accepted : 2017.04.04
  • Published : 2017.06.01
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Abstract

Data are usually collected in a raw format and thus the inherent information is difficult to understand. Therefore, raw data need to be summarized, processed, and analyzed. However, no matter how well manipulated, the information derived from the raw data should be presented in an effective format, otherwise, it would be a great loss for both authors and readers. In this article, the techniques of data and information presentation in textual, tabular, and graphical forms are introduced. Text is the principal method for explaining findings, outlining trends, and providing contextual information. A table is best suited for representing individual information and represents both quantitative and qualitative information. A graph is a very effective visual tool as it displays data at a glance, facilitates comparison, and can reveal trends and relationships within the data such as changes over time, frequency distribution, and correlation or relative share of a whole. Text, tables, and graphs for data and information presentation are very powerful communication tools. They can make an article easy to understand, attract and sustain the interest of readers, and efficiently present large amounts of complex information. Moreover, as journal editors and reviewers glance at these presentations before reading the whole article, their importance cannot be ignored.

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