statistical honesty
[/stəˈtɪstɪkəl ˈɑnəsti/]
noun
honestidade estatística
1. the practice of presenting statistical data, research findings, and analytical results accurately and without deliberate distortion, manipulation, or misrepresentation
Statistical honesty requires researchers to report all findings, including those that contradict their hypotheses.
A honestidade estatística exige que pesquisadores relatem todos os resultados, incluindo aqueles que contradizem suas hipóteses.
2. adherence to ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to ensure transparency and reproducibility
The journal demands statistical honesty by requiring authors to disclose their methodologies and raw data.
A revista exige honestidade estatística ao exigir que os autores divulguem suas metodologias e dados brutos.
3. the avoidance of cherry-picking data, p-hacking, or selective reporting to support a desired conclusion
Statistical honesty means not excluding outliers simply because they don't fit your narrative.
A honestidade estatística significa não excluir outliers simplesmente porque não se encaixam em sua narrativa.
Statistical honesty is a core value in academic and scientific communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, there has been increased emphasis on this concept following international collaborations and adoption of global research standards. In the USA, it is fundamental to institutional review boards (IRBs) and research funding agencies like the NSF and NIH. The term reflects a growing concern about reproducibility crises in various scientific fields.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping the numbers straight
telling it like it is with the data
playing it straight with statistics
let the data speak for itself
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