Reporting of Basic Statistical Methods in Biomedical Journals: Improved SAMPL Guidelines
Abhaya Indrayan,
MSc, MS, PhD(OhioState), FAMS, FRSS. FSMS, FASc
Former Professor and Head, Biostatistics,
Delhi University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
Biostatistics Consultant, Max Healthcare, New Delhi
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 can be fully appraised for validity, reliability, and generalizability. Statistical Analyses and Methods in Published Literature (SAMPL) guidelines have been prepared for statistical reporting in biomedical publications to meet this objective. This communication proposes substantial improvement of these guidelines to make them more comprehensive, organized, compact, and easier to adopt.
Full article available at https://www.imdianpediatrics.net/jan2020/43.pdf
MSc, MS, PhD(OhioState), FAMS, FRSS. FSMS, FASc
Former Professor and Head, Biostatistics,
Delhi University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
Biostatistics Consultant, Max Healthcare, New Delhi
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 can be fully appraised for validity, reliability, and generalizability. Statistical Analyses and Methods in Published Literature (SAMPL) guidelines have been prepared for statistical reporting in biomedical publications to meet this objective. This communication proposes substantial improvement of these guidelines to make them more comprehensive, organized, compact, and easier to adopt.
Full article available at https://www.imdianpediatrics.net/jan2020/43.pdf
