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Statistical reporting<\/a> plays a vital role in biomedical research, ensuring accurate and reliable findings. Before submitting your manuscript to a journal, it\u2019s important to perform a thorough check of how you\u2019ve reported your statistical analysis<\/a>, since this directly affects how peer reviewers perceive the value of your study. In this infographic, we present five crucial checks to help you strengthen your statistical reporting and increase your chances of acceptance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Things to check in your statistical methods and results before journal submission<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Justification of statistical tests:<\/strong> Include a clear statement indicating whether your data meet the key assumptions of the statistical tests employed, helping readers evaluate the reliability of your findings. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    1. Statistical software:<\/strong> Always include the names and manufacturer details of the statistical software used, ensuring transparency and reproducibility of your analysis. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      1. Completeness of results:<\/strong> Ensure that all analyses mentioned in the Methods section are reported in the Results section, providing a clear link between the methods employed and the findings obtained. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        1. Consistency in results:<\/strong> Check for consistency between your manuscript text, tables, and figures, ensuring that the data is aligned and accurate. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          1. Meaningfulness of results: <\/strong>Beyond just p-values, provide effect sizes and confidence intervals where possible, to clarify the clinical and practical value of your results. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            5 Things to check in your statistical methods and results before journal submission<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            The publication process can be nerve-wracking, but an expert statistician can help you correct misses and errors in statistical methods and reporting before you submit your manuscript. Check out Editage\u2019s <\/em>Statistical Analysis & Review Services<\/em><\/a> today!<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Statistical reporting plays a vital role in biomedical research, ensuring accurate and reliable findings. Before submitting your manuscript to a journal, it\u2019s important to perform a thorough check of how you\u2019ve reported your statistical analysis, since this directly affects how peer reviewers perceive the value of your study. 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