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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and summarize the most common statistical review comments issued for manuscripts submitted to ARD.
    • To provide guidance on best practices for statistical analysis and reporting in scientific publications.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of statistical comments from manuscript reviews.
    • Categorization and synthesis of recurring statistical issues and recommendations.

    Main Results:

    • Common issues include improper handling of missing data, excessive covariate use, and inappropriate variable selection methods (e.g., stepwise).
    • Specific recommendations involve correct application of ANCOVA in randomized controlled trials versus observational studies, and avoiding dichotomization of continuous variables.
    • Guidance is provided on statistical test selection (Student's t-test over non-parametric), reporting of estimates, confidence intervals (CIs), and p-values, and avoiding post hoc power calculations and baseline imbalance testing in randomized trials.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to these statistical recommendations can improve the quality and reliability of scientific research.
    • Clear and accurate statistical reporting is crucial for the integrity of published scientific findings.