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Review
. 2020 Nov;15(11):1722-1726.
doi: 10.1016/j.jtho.2020.08.019. Epub 2020 Aug 25.

Guidelines for Statistical Reporting in Medical Journals

Fang-Shu Ou  1 , Jennifer G Le-Rademacher  2 , Karla V Ballman  3 , Alex A Adjei  4 , Sumithra J Mandrekar  2
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Review

Guidelines for Statistical Reporting in Medical Journals

Fang-Shu Ou et al. J Thorac Oncol. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

Statistical methods are essential in medical research. They are used for data analysis and drawing appropriate conclusions. Clarity and accuracy of statistical reporting in medical journals can enhance readers' understanding of the research conducted and the results obtained. In this manuscript, we provide guidelines for statistical reporting in medical journals for authors to consider, with a focus on the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

Keywords: Medical journals; Presenting; Reporting; Statistical results; p value.

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Figure 1.
A Kaplan-Meier plot of overall survival for 2 groups of patients. Refer to Table 1 for details about ❶ to❾. A SAS macro is available to generate the Kaplan-Meier plot shown above (see https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Communities-Library/Kaplan-Meier-Survival-Plotting-Macro-NEWSURV/ta-p/479747).
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