Affiliation(s): Neuroscience Research Australia

Poster title: Poor statistical reporting, inadequate data presentation and spin persist despite editorial advice

Abstract: The Journal of Physiology and British Journal of Pharmacology published an editorial series in 2011 to improve standards in statistical reporting and data analysis. It is not known whether reporting practices changed in response to the editorial advice. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of reporting practices in a random sample of research papers published before and after the editorial advice. Overall, poor statistical reporting, inadequate data presentation and spin were equally present before and after the editorial advice. While the scientific community continues to implement strategies for improving reporting practices, stronger incentives or enforcements are likely needed.