standard error (SE).
a standard error. It cannot be calculated.
correlation of r.
regression model.
Standards
for statistical reporting for the Journal of Studies on Alcohol
We
at the Journal of Studies on Alcohol want to be certain that the Journal demonstrates
as much consistency as possible regarding the manner in which statistical issues
are presented to our readers. Therefore, we are routinely sending to all authors
of potential revisions the following suggested abbreviations and standards.
We would be grateful if you would incorporate these suggestions into your revisions.
Regression
| b | The
unstandardized regression coefficient (weight). b has a standard error (SE). |
| ß | The standardized
regression coefficient (weight). ß does not have a standard error. It cannot be calculated. |
| r | The Pearson zero-order correlation coefficient. |
|
The proportion
of variance shared by two variables that have a correlation of r. |
|
The proportion
of variance accounted for by all predictors in a regression model. |
|
The increase in R , or change in R . R has an F test. |
| adj |
The estimate of R in the population. adj R does not have an F test. |
| s |
The squared semi-partial correlation; unique variance. |
| OR | Odds ratio. OR has an asymmetric confidence interval. |
| adj OR | Odds ratio. OR has an asymmetric confidence interval. |
Structural Equation
Modeling
| SEM | Structural equation modeling. |
| RMSEA | Root means square error of approximation. |
Other
| t | t test |
| F | F test |
 |
Chi square |
| p | as in p< .05 |
| z | as in
z = (x -  )/ |
| df | Degrees of freedom |
| t, ,
F |
t and 2 require df; F requires df for numerator and denominator. |
Confidence Intervals
| mean (SD) | SD (standard deviation). Do not place ± between mean and SD. |
| parameter (SE) |
Parameter indicate
mean, b, OR, etc. Do not place ± between |