title: Statistical reporting in Indian Pediatrics.
abstract: We analyzed 45 original articles from Indian Pediatrics for appropriateness of the statistical methods. Appropriate statistical tests (93%), no use of obscure test and use of exact P value were the positive findings observed. Sample size was calculated in 24% and confidence interval in 13%. There is a need to generate awareness regarding confidence interval and sample size calculations.
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Karan
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Goyal
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bhardwaj
authors.forename: Preeti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yadav
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D010372:Pediatrics; D010506:Periodicals as Topic