From b121d50c4473fc6865bd8f2d947af9977e2dd4e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Andrea Schaffer <37759997+alschaffer@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:09:34 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Clarify underlying data requirements in output checking

Updated the description of underlying data requirements to specify rates or percentages instead of mean or median.
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 docs/outputs/output-checking.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/docs/outputs/output-checking.md b/docs/outputs/output-checking.md
index 486ee9b5..0837514c 100644
--- a/docs/outputs/output-checking.md
+++ b/docs/outputs/output-checking.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Below are the most common problems encountered by output checkers when reviewing
     * Not clearly indicating the relationship between different outputs.
     * Where an output has previously been requested, not indicating how the output differs to previously reviewed version.
 3. **There are unredacted counts in the outputs**. Prior to rounding counts, [any counts <=7 should be redacted](sdc.md#redacting-counts-less-than-or-equal-to-7). The redaction approach should be clearly described when making a review request. It is not uncommon for the stated redaction approach to be improperly implemented in the outputs. Inappropriate redaction of low counts accounts for **~20%** of rejected outputs.
-4. **Underlying data is not provided**. To ensure the low number threshold is met, reviewers require to see the underlying data for each output. This includes the data used to generate figures and to calculate summary statistics such as mean or median. **~10%** of rejected outputs are due to underlying data not being provided.
+4. **Underlying data is not provided**. To ensure the low number threshold is met, reviewers require to see the underlying data for each output. This includes the data used to generate figures and to calculate summary statistics such as rates or percentages. **~10%** of rejected outputs are due to underlying data not being provided.
 5. **Unsupported file types being requested**. Files requested for release should be one of the [allowed file types](requesting-file-release.md#allowed-file-types). If you are requesting the release of HTML files, please make sure you have followed the [guidance for HTML files](requesting-file-release.md#allowed-file-types). **~10%** of rejected outputs are due to unsupported file types being requested. (Note: Airlock will automatically restrict output files in a request to only allowed file types.)
 
 To help avoid these issues, please make sure you have read the [checklist](requesting-file-release.md#checklist) before submitting your review request.