TOTBİD Derleme Dergisi

TOTBİD Derleme Dergisi

2025, Cilt 24, Sayı, 5     (Sayfalar: 475-481)

Presentation of research results: Use of tables, figures, and graphs

Caner Baysan 1, Seher Palanbek Yavaş 2

1 Ege Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Halk Sağlığı Ana Bilim Dalı, İzmir
2 Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi, Halk Sağlığı Ana Bilim Dalı, Çanakkale

DOI: 10.5578/totbid.derleme.dergisi.2025.69
Görüntüleme: 33
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İndirme : 47

The presentation of qualitative and quantitative data in scientific articles is one of the most critical factors that directly influences the clarity and impact of a study. The effective use of tables, figures, and graphs plays a key role in presenting results in a concise, understandable, and impactful manner. It is essential to use these tools in accordance with universal standards from a scientific perspective. Properly designed tables, figures, and graphs not only enhance the comprehensibility of a study but also improve its overall quality and its chances of acceptance and publication. This review discusses the types of tables used in presenting research findings and highlights key considerations in their preparation through illustrative examples. Furthermore, the usage areas, advantages, and disadvantages of figures are explained, and the characteristics and applications of graphs, frequently used in the presentation of quantitative data, are detailed. Understanding the structural properties and rules of these tools is essential for their correct use. The effective use of tables, figures, and graphs significantly aids readers in accessing study findings more quickly, grasping the main results, and distinguishing key points, thereby playing a crucial role in scientific communication.

Anahtar Kelimeler : results; table; figure; graph