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Numerical alternatives available

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Supplemental requirement exploratory

Explanations or alternatives are provided for complex numerical information such as statistics.

Complex numerical information can increase cognitive load, especially for users with a limited ability to understand and work with numbers. Providing written explanations or visualizations can aid understanding.

Tests

Procedure

For any complex numerical information in the content:

  1. Check that an alternative is available that is not presented as complex numerical information.

Expected results

Key Terms

complex numerical information

numbers, statistics, or quantitative data that require interpretation, comparison, or multiple steps to understand.

This includes mental calculation, proportional reasoning, or comparison against an unstated whole.