Florian Vanneste, Yu Chen Lim-Hitchings, Geneviève Massonnet, Kyra Lunstroot
Interpretation of a paint cross-transfer on a burglary scene - A case report
Science & justice : journal of the Forensic Science Society
studies examined best way convey probability serious events occurring future ie risk stroke death persons low numeracy graph literacy proficiency address gap developed usertested bar graph compared icon arrays assess impact understanding preference viewing risk information determine formats impact participants understanding risk information ii formats impact understanding format preference across numeracy graph literacy subgroups iii rationale supporting participants preference graphical display format online sample evenly made participants high low objective numeracy graph literacy randomized view either icon array bar graph format conveyed risk major stroke death five years choosing surgery stent medication treat carotid artery stenosis participants answered questions assess understanding risk information lastly formats presented parallel participants asked identify preferred format view risk information explain preference 407 participants 197 assigned icon array 210 bar graph understanding risk information format preference differ significantly two trial arms irrespective numeracy graph literacy proficiency high numeracy graph literacy proficiency associated high understanding p001 preference bar graph p 001 found evidence demonstrate superiority one format another understanding majority participants preferred viewing risk information using bar graph format