Table 3.

Summary of narrative characteristics

Narrative	Storyline	Intended audience*	Learning period dilemma	Theoretical proofs	Population descriptions	End point measures
Biodefence informatics17 18 22 23	System verification	Engineers and modellers	Irregular attention	Included in argument	Summary	Various statistical
Health policy research19–21 24	System validation	Policymakers	Binding attention	Excluded	Extensive	Standard epidemiological

*In addition to researchers.