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1
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Caption
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Does the table have a descriptive caption above the table: comprehensive, clear and accurate (what, where, when)?
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2
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Clarity
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Are the row and columns in the table clearly labelled and explained?
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3
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Numbers
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Are a suitable number of decimal places (or significant figures) displayed?
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4
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Alignment
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Are the numbers aligned to allow easy comparison (e.g. on decimal points)?
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5
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Arrangement
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Are the table columns/rows meaningfully arranged to emphasise patterns (e.g. not just alphabetically by default)?
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6
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Vertical lines
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Are there no vertical lines except where absolutely essential?
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7
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Horizontal lines
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Are there a minimum number of horizontal lines?
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8
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Units
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Are the units of measurement clearly given?
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9
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Minimalist
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Is unnecessary text avoided?
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