Why Reporting Guidelines Exist
Incomplete statistical reporting is a major source of irreproducibility. Guidelines ensure all critical information is reported, enabling readers to assess validity and replicate methods.
CONSORT: Randomized Controlled Trials
Key requirements: CONSORT flow diagram; baseline characteristics table; primary and secondary outcomes with effect sizes and confidence intervals; allocation concealment and blinding procedures.
STROBE: Observational Studies
Critical items: explicit study design statement, eligibility criteria, how confounders were handled, sensitivity analyses, and missing data management.
Universal Statistical Reporting Standards
- Report exact p-values (p=.032, not "p<0.05")
- Include effect sizes and confidence intervals for primary outcomes
- Describe missing data and the handling method
Boss Statistics Clinical Research Support
We provide guideline-compliant statistical analysis and reporting for clinical researchers.