The presentation of statistics

Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 1998 Aug;9(3):108-15. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-3038.1998.tb00355.x.

Abstract

This article outlines the statistical requirements that authors should fulfill when submitting manuscripts to Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The requirements are based on the 'Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals' and the CONSORT statement. Common statistical flaws that routinely arise in the medical literature are described. The use of +/-, confidence intervals and P values, correlation and regression, multiple testing and repeated measures are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Data Interpretation, Statistical*
  • Humans
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / methods
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / statistics & numerical data*
  • Statistics as Topic / methods*