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A useful data presentation tool: Ternary plots in forensic medicine

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ternary plots are triangle shaped diagrams which display the proportions of three given categories in an information dense format. This short communication aims at demonstrating ternary plots as a method of data presentation in forensic medicine. In addition, a practical example is given and discussed. They are generally underutilized in medicine and forensic medicine in particular. This method paper describes how to read and design ternary plots. Template files are provided. Example diagrams for "manner of death in custody" are demonstrated and discussed.

Source: Legal Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102652

Authors: S. Potente, F. Ramsthaler, J.M. Federspiel

Institution: Saarland University

Language: English

Topic: Data Visualization and Analytics

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,540

OpenAlex ID: W4411593434

FWCI: 1.124

Cites: 15

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10