TY - JOUR
T1 - An initial survey of fractional graph and table area in behavioral journals
AU - Kubina, Richard M.
AU - Kostewicz, Douglas E.
AU - Datchuk, Shawn M.
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - This study examined the fractional graph area (FGA), the proportion of page space used to display statistical graphics, in 11 behavioral journals and places behavior analysis on a continuum with other natural, mathematical, and social science disciplines. The composite FGA of all 11 journals puts behavior analysis within the range of the social sciences, whereas the composite FGA of the most established and preeminent behavioral journals positions behavior analysis within the range of the natural sciences. In addition, fractional table area (FTA), the proportion of page space used to display tables, generally is higher in behavioral journals with lower degrees of FGA, a result that replicates previous research.
AB - This study examined the fractional graph area (FGA), the proportion of page space used to display statistical graphics, in 11 behavioral journals and places behavior analysis on a continuum with other natural, mathematical, and social science disciplines. The composite FGA of all 11 journals puts behavior analysis within the range of the social sciences, whereas the composite FGA of the most established and preeminent behavioral journals positions behavior analysis within the range of the natural sciences. In addition, fractional table area (FTA), the proportion of page space used to display tables, generally is higher in behavioral journals with lower degrees of FGA, a result that replicates previous research.
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U2 - 10.1007/BF03392161
DO - 10.1007/BF03392161
M3 - Article
C2 - 22478502
AN - SCOPUS:45149100472
VL - 31
SP - 61
EP - 66
JO - Perspectives on Behavior Science
JF - Perspectives on Behavior Science
SN - 2520-8969
IS - 1
ER -