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Table 4 Summary of scores and color codes for each level of evidence

From: Co-benefits of designing communities for active living: an exploration of literature

Level of evidence

Range of scores

Code

Strong evidence of positive effect

15 and above (+)

[+++]

Good evidence of positive effect

10-14 (+)

[++]

Moderate evidence of positive effect

4-9 (+)

[+]

Insufficient evidence

3.5 (−) to 3.5 (+)

[0]

Moderate evidence of negative or null effect

4-9 (−)

[−]

Good evidence of negative or null effect

10-14 (−)

[−−]

Strong evidence of negative or null effect

15 and above (−)

[−−−]