Figure-claim matrix
Use one row per figure or conceptual unit.
| Figure | Scientific question | Core observation | Allowed claim | Main uncertainty / caveat | Key statistical details for legend | Methods detail the reader must know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fig. 1 | ||||||
| Fig. 2 | ||||||
| Fig. 3 | ||||||
| Fig. 4 | ||||||
| Fig. 5 | ||||||
| Extended Data / Supplementary |
Notes
- A figure earns only the claim that the evidence supports.
- If the figure's job is unclear, the prose around it will usually become generic.
- Write legends from this matrix, not from memory.