Publication-ready statistics

Biostatistics

Publication-ready statistics give you a story for the results section of your manuscript. Unlike most statisticians, we publish ourselves and will give you publishable results. We take the time to understand your research and then propose a comprehensive approach tailored to your data. All analyses will form a logical story and will be accompanied by clear tables and figures. The final report will consist of publication-ready tables, figures, methods, and results of your manuscript (see an example).

Statistical methods we use commonly in biomedical research:

• Data set preparation (data cleaning, data wrangling) 
• Descriptive statistics, significance tests, correlation analyses
• Regression analyses (linear, logistic, Poisson, mixed effects)
• Survival analyses (proportional hazards, competing risks)
• Diagnostic performance (ROC curves, decision curve analyses)
• Agreement analyses (Cohens kappa, intraclass  correlation)
• Meta-analyses (meta-regression, sensitivity analyses)

We are always eager to work on projects that require non-standard solutions.

Study design

The study design is fundamental for prospective and retrospective studies alike. A well-designed study answers specific research questions and limits confounding. A well-designed study will likely be considered for publication, whereas studies with design flaws often get rejected without review. Knowing your study design before you begin fieldwork will save you time and effort. Give your study a head start by designing it properly!

We can help you:

• Translate your research ideas into testable hypotheses  
• Select relevant variables before you start collecting data
• Speed up data collection
• Reduce confounding
• Calculate sample size
• Prepare a statistical analysis plan

Research papers

All manuscript parts revolve around the story presented in the results section, explaining why and how you obtained your data, and why your findings matter. In a well-written manuscript, all parts flow seamlessly from one to another, leading the reader to follow your thoughts. Several rules ensure your manuscript reads well, such as linear reasoning, parallel presentation, unambiguous language, concise prose, and using the first person. We will help you write a clear and concise manuscript to convince editors and reviewers that your research matters and merits publication.

We offer the following services to improve your manuscript:

• Literature search
• Correction of statistical analyses to improve your story
• Organization of the thought flow throughout your manuscript
• Editing of your manuscript for clarity and brevity
• Proofreading by a native English speaker

See example manuscripts: paper 1, paper 2

Journal publication

Research is complete only when published. Getting your paper accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal is tough but can be done. Having interacted with dozens of editors and reviewers, we know how to handle the peer review process. We will fully support you in peer review, from manuscript submission through revisions to publication.

We will help you:

• Select a target journal
• Write a cover letter
• Format your manuscript and submit it to the journal
• Respond to reviewers’ comments and revise the manuscript accordingly

We will do all the necessary work to get your paper accepted so that you can concentrate on your next project