Results table specification

Reporting question → population and denominator → rows, columns and statistics → table shell

Flow diagram

Results table specificationResults table specificationF1.S1Reporting question and intendedclaimF1.S2Population, denominator and periodF1.S3Rows, columns and summarystatisticsF1.S4Units, labels and footnotesF1.S5Create results-table shellF1.S6Map sources and reviewspecificationF1.N1Planned results tableEndpointor measurePopulationNEstimateIntervalTestresultSourceMeasureF1.N2Table source mappingF1.N3Reporting conventions

Steps

Reporting question and intended claim

Identify the result to communicate and link it to an objective.

Population, denominator and period

Define who is represented, count units and observation window.

Rows, columns and summary statistics

Specify table structure and each statistic, including uncertainty.

Units, labels and footnotes

Define abbreviations, missing-value symbols, rounding and multiplicity notes.

Create results-table shell

Create the planned structure with blank output cells.

Map sources and review specification

Map cells to analysis sources and approve the specification before filling results.

Tables and supporting information

Planned results table

Planned results tableEndpointor measurePopulationNEstimateIntervalTestresultSourceMeasure

This is a results-table shell. Do not treat blank cells as completed analysis.

Table source mapping

Record analysis specification and planned output location.

Reporting conventions

Define significant digits, denominators, units, missing symbols and footnotes.

Sources