Table 6. Number and Percent of Respondents Who Chose Each Template as the Easiest to Use.
| Template | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluative Table with Stars | 20 | 22 |
| Evaluative Table with 3 Symbols | 10 | 11 |
| Evaluative Table with Words | 27 | 30 |
| Numeric Table with Percentages Only | 3 | 3 |
| Numeric Table with Stars | 12 | 13 |
| Standard Bar Graph | 5 | 6 |
| Bar Graph with Line | 13 | 14 |
| Total | 90 | 100 |
NOTES: Data shown are based on responses to the following question: “Among all of the tables and charts you looked at today, which one do you think is the easiest to use and understand?” The observed distribution is significantly different from an equal expectation. Chi-square (=30.3) significant at 0.01 level.
SOURCE: Gerteis, M., Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Gerteis, J.S., Boston Medical Center, Newman, D., Abt Associates, and Koepke, C., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.