Lalit Gupta|Bhavna Gupta|Kapil Chaudhary
Exploring statistical analysis in medical research: A journey of self, with a statistician or both
Maulana Azad Medical College|Creative Commons|Maulana Azad Medical College|Creative Commons|Maulana Azad Medical College|Creative Commons
medical research core clinical practice advancements eventually leading evidencebased practices academic writing statistician involved various stages research initial planning phase final analysis ensure accuracy transparency scholarly manuscripts1 biostatistics pivotal tool biomedical research inadequate knowledge biostatistical fundamentals farreaching consequences even incorrect method selection misrepresentation data23 assessed current state statistical analysis research papers published indian journal anaesthesia ija google surveybased questionnaire primary objective gain insight authors engaged statistical analysis collaborated statistician training statistics confidence interpreting statistical observations data collected one month sending survey questionnaire 10 questions 44 random corresponding authors original research articles recently published ija using google forms collect responses survey questions prevalidated experts vast experience research biostatistics question strategically prepared explore various aspects statistical analysis research papers participants informed anonymity confidentiality responses survey 44 authors contacted via email 20 participants responded completing study downloaded data microsoft excel sheet summarised data radar charting figure 1figure 1 summary survey findingsthe study revealed collaboration statisticians widespread among authors among respondents 36 involved statistical department institutes 40 engaged private statisticians diversity collaboration strategies highlights acknowledgement complexity inherent statistical analysis48 moreover 24 participants conducted statistical analysis demonstrating willingness deeply involved research methodology using basic advanced statistical techniques authors varying levels statistical knowledge bring different perspectives research good thing means offer unique valuable insights69 significant observation study substantial number authors 72 lacked formal training coursework statistics 22 completed relevant coursework formal statistical training observation prompts early collaboration experts biostatistics610 nevertheless underscores distinct requirement enhanced statistical education especially within medical research enhancing statistical literacy among authors lead better informed decisions study design data collection analysis ultimately improving research quality812 authors varied confidence levels interpreting communicating statistical results another notable aspect study although respondents indicated moderate confidence level variability responses1316 addressing inconsistency targeted training support journals empower authors engage effectively statistical methodologies study revealed many authors asked provide additional resources justification statistical analysis used research common occurrence underscores rigorous scrutiny research papers1417 furthermore insufficient comprehension mathematical principles underpinning statistical techniques statistical fundamentals may result inappropriate utilisation software packages data errors necessitating reanalysis statistical data review process1620 also explored authors perspectives recognising statisticians research publications respondents 64 favoured acknowledging statisticians acknowledgement section research papers however 20 considered statisticians eligible coauthorship acknowledgement follows established ethical norms recognises statisticians assistance without assigning authorship811 conversely coauthorship signifies statisticians substantial contribution collaborative role research1217 nuanced viewpoints emphasise importance transparent communication authors statisticians ensure recognition aligns nature extent involvement561821 worth noting may constraints guidelines naming statisticians coauthors could potentially hinder collaboration nevertheless collaborative efforts researchers statisticians critical ensuring robust study designs accurate analyses meaningful interpretations22 authors view feedback provided reviewers editors opportunity improve clarity comprehensiveness statistical methods sections5791117 providing comprehensive descriptions statistical analyses authors ensure readers reviewers assess robustness study design validity conclusions drawn411192324 transparent reporting enhances research credibility contributes scientific knowledge advancement2224 studys limitations include restricted survey corresponding authors ija potentially representing authors perspectives small sample size expanding study authors broader range journals could yield comprehensive insights conclusion survey highlights several essential aspects collaboration statisticians authors research publications collaboration statisticians ubiquitous authors employ diverse strategies ensure robust statistical analysis transparent reporting statistical methodologies essential research reproducibility integrity effective collaboration authors statisticians lead robust research outcomes higherquality publications ultimately advancing field anaesthesiology scientific research