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  • Bioethics
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Biostatisticians in consulting roles often face requests that challenge ethical and scientific standards.
  • Previous research highlighted directly experienced inappropriate requests; this study examines indirectly experienced ones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency and severity of indirectly experienced inappropriate data analysis and reporting requests made to biostatisticians by researchers.
  • To underscore the need for educational interventions to mitigate unethical research practices.

Main Methods:

  • A national online survey was administered to 522 biostatisticians who self-identified as consultants.
  • The Bioethical Issues in Biostatistical Consulting Questionnaire was used to collect data on indirectly experienced inappropriate requests.

Main Results:

  • 390 biostatisticians (74.7%) completed the survey.
  • Top "high severity" inappropriate requests included flawed study design, outlier manipulation, selective data reporting, and overstating findings.

Conclusions:

  • Inappropriate requests from biomedical researchers to biostatisticians are widespread.
  • There is an urgent need for educational programs for researchers to address these bioethical concerns.
  • Remedial actions include researcher education, improved institutional environments, and early biostatistician involvement in study design.