General statistical checklist

The LJPC asks statistical reviewers to use this checklist when appraising original research papers:

Design features of the study

• Was the objective of the study sufficiently described?
• Was an appropriate study design used to achieve the objective?
• Was there a satisfactory statement given of source of subjects?
• Was a pre-study calculation of required sample size reported?

Conduct of study

• Was a satisfactory response rate achieved?

Analysis and presentation

• Was there a statement adequately describing or referencing all statistical procedures used?
• Were the statistical analyses used appropriate?
• Was the presentation of statistical material satisfactory?
• Were the confidence intervals given for the main results?
• Was the conclusion drawn from the statistical analysis justified?

Recommendation on paper

• Is the paper of acceptable statistical standard for publication?