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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Research
  • Clinical Trials
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Study reproducibility is a significant challenge in biomedical research.
  • The ease of data analysis without a-priori hypotheses can lead to non-reproducible findings.
  • Issues include lack of clinical relevance, false positives, and biased results from data fishing.

Framework:

  • The National Institute of Health mandates clinical trial registration and submission of the statistical analysis plan (SAP).
  • Leading journals increasingly require the SAP as part of manuscript submissions.
  • A well-defined SAP enhances transparency and validity in research.

Implementation:

  • This article provides a practical guide to writing an effective SAP.
  • It details the essential components and purpose of a SAP.
  • Understanding the 'what, why, when, where, and who' of SAPs is crucial.

Implications:

  • Improved SAPs contribute to more reliable and reproducible biomedical research.
  • Enhanced transparency in clinical trials builds greater trust in study outcomes.
  • Standardized SAPs facilitate better interpretation and validation of research findings.