The use of objective statistical processing for presenting the data in scientific publications

Abstract

The most important components of the quality of scientific publications are correct applications of statistical methods for the analysis of the phenomena and its completeness. Underestimation of this fact causes incomplete or incorrect descriptions and proves the research as superficial or insufficiently reliable. The minimum of necessary statistical information should be present in the publication. It allows the reader to make some comparisons. The use of certain rules of presentation of scientific and clinical information, regular open discussion and expertise of scientific publications serve as tools of self-initiation in the methodology of biomedical research. Visual elements help authors present detailed results and complex relationships, patterns and trends clearly and concisely, reducing the length of the manuscript and enhancing readers’ understanding of the study results. The purpose of this paper is to highlight practical recommendations and to summarize relevant points of study analysis and reporting by using objective statistical processing for presenting data in scientific publications.