Error Bars for Distributions of Numbers of Events

Abstract

The common practice for displaying error bars on distributions of numbers of events is confusing and can lead to incorrect conclusions. A proposal is made for a different style of presentation that more directly indicates the level of agreement between expectations and observations.

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