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Look for trends or patterns in the data that the charts reveal, and see if you can connect the visuals in the graph to explanations in the text. in general would be very different for the interpretation of each study. USEFUL TOOLS FOR MASSAGE AND MORE Try applying this technique to understand graphs you come across every day—not only in research articles, but in discussions of the economy, environment and climate, and other important topics. Look for trends or patterns in the data that the charts reveal, and see if you can connect the visuals in the graph to explanations in the text. See if you can tie those visual indicators to results described by the researchers. When we meet again next time, we will take the specific things we did here and discuss how to turn them into general techniques for approaching visuals, such as charts and graphs, in research articles. We'll review topics including: • What different types of charts are commonly used and why. • What information is often represented on charts. • Why different types of charts would be selected by researchers to present information about their studies. • Common errors in interpreting graphs and how to avoid them. • Other information that will assist you in developing a clear understanding of charts, graphs, and other illustrative materials. practitioner and biomedical informatician in Seattle, Washington. She has practiced massage at the former Refugee Clinic at Harborview Medical Center and in private practice. In addition to teaching research methods in massage since 1996, she is the author of an upcoming book on research literacy in massage. Contact her at researching.massage@gmail.com with questions and comments. Ravensara S. Travillian is a massage 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 PRETREATMENT PERIOD Image 3. Intensity of backaches, on a scale from 1 to 10. TREATMENT PERIOD Participant 1 Participant 2 Participant 3 Participant 4 Group mean visit massageandbodywork.com to access your digital magazine 131