Table 3

Summary of narrative characteristics

NarrativeStorylineIntended audience*Learning period dilemmaTheoretical proofsPopulation descriptionsEnd point measures
Biodefence
informatics17 18 22 23
System verificationEngineers and modellersIrregular attentionIncluded in argumentSummaryVarious statistical
Health policy
research19–21 24
System validationPolicymakersBinding attentionExcludedExtensiveStandard epidemiological
  • *In addition to researchers.