Reporting of Basic Statistical Methods in Biomedical Journals: Improved SAMPL Guidelines
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1Department of Clinical Research, Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi, India. Correspondence to: Dr Abhaya Indrayan, A-037 Telecom City, B-9/6 Sector 62, NOIDA 201 309, India. a.indrayan@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Statistical methods have become an essential component of all empirical biomedical research. Science requires that these methods are fully reported with complete accuracy so that the evidence base could be fully appraised for validity, reliability, and generalizability. To meet this objective, Statistical Analyses and Methods in Published Literature (SAMPL) guidelines have been prepared for statistical reporting in biomedical publications. This communication proposes substantial improvement of these guidelines to make them more comprehensive, organized, compact, and easier to adopt.
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