Comparison of the weaknesses (−) and strengths (+) of the funnel plot and choropleth map within the context of disseminating epidemiological data to stakeholders
| Weaknesses and strengths of visual format | ||
|---|---|---|
| Properties explored | Funnel plot | Choropleth map |
| Definition of the spatial location of the risk | − | + |
| Identification of hot spots | + | + |
| Locating clusters | − | + |
| Displaying the scope of the phenomenon under investigation | + | − |
| Showing the precision of estimates | + | − |
| Communicating the significance of estimates | + | − |