The “blueprint” of the study (What subjects were included? How was the study performed?)
Should give sufficient information to allow another investigator to repeat the study
Also provides an outline of statistical methods used, if appropriate
Give definitions (e.g. outcomes measures such as patency results)
Subsection headings may be useful for major papers (Sample group, technique, study endpoints and definitions, statistical analysis)
Stats: Worthwhile to develop a working knowledge of important statistical tests