Table 1 Mean preference ratings for each graphical format on a 5 cm Likert scale marked 1 to 5 (1 = not at all, 5 = extremely)
Graphical Type | Overall (n = 120) | Male (n = 60) | Female (n = 60) | Completed Full-Time Education ≤ 16 yrs (n = 88) | Completed Full-Time Education >16 yrs (n = 32) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Survival Curve | 3.5 (1.2) | 3.3(1.2) | 3.6(1.1) | 3.5(1.2) | 3.5(1.2) |
Bar Graph | 3.1(1.1) | 3.1(1.1) | 3.2(1.2) | 3.2(1.1) | 2.9(1.2) |
Pie Chart | 3.0(1.3) | 3.0(1.3) | 3.1(1.3) | 3.0(1.3) | 3.0(1.3) |
Facial Figures | 1.8(1.3) | 1.6(1.1) | 2.0(1.4) | 1.7(1.3) | 2.0(1.3) |