The HUB: Figure Caption Guidelines
QC Statement Guidelines
Quantitative Comparison (QC) statements are used to compare two series of data from an experiment. QC statements give specific interpretation, quantification, and statistical data relevant to the comparison.
The 5 C’s:
1. Comparison
Give a clear indication of what two conditions are being compared.
2. Context
State what the values being compared are measuring (i.e. averages, totals, etc.)
3. Calculation
Include the percent difference (or fold change for percent changes > 100%) between the two conditions (magnitude and direction) if the difference is significant, or an indication that the difference was not significant (see the second example).
4. Citation
At the end of the statement, in parentheses, there should be a reference to the table or figure where the data came from. Also, be sure to include relevant statistics dependent on what statistical test is performed.
5. Clarity
Ensure that the QC statement contains no extra or unnecessary information. All elements should be contained in a single sentence.
Developed by Jordyn Quesenberry, HUB Writing partner
Data and info based on fall 2020 BIOL 1B class taught by Dr. Cocas and Dr. Whittall
