nature-statistics

Audit and rewrite statistical reporting for Nature-style journal manuscripts.

Updated Jul 5, 2026
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Skill: nature-statistics
Source: https://github.com/huaibovip/research-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/nature-skills/skills/nature-statistics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huaibovip/research-marketplace --skill nature-statistics-huaibovip

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Manuscripts submitted to Nature and other high-impact journals are often rejected or delayed because statistical reporting is incomplete, inconsistent, or misaligned with the study design. This Skill audits, rewrites, or drafts Statistical analysis sections, Results text, and figure legends so that sample sizes, replicates, tests, and p values are transparent and reviewer-ready. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Statistical reporting audit: Checks Methods, Results, and figure legends for missing n definitions, undefined error bars, uncorrected multiple comparisons, pseudoreplication, and significance-only language, with P0/P1/P2 severity labels. - Journal-specific checklists: Applies flagship Nature Article requirements (exact n, test tails, ANOVA F/df, t-test t/df, Reporting Summary) and Nature Machine Intelligence legend and source-data rules. - Reviewer-response drafting: Produces point-by-point conservative responses to statistical reviewer comments plus ready-to-paste revised text, flagging unknown facts as AUTHOR_INPUT_NEEDED instead of inventing values. - Use Case: A reviewer says your statistics are insufficient. Paste the reviewer comment, your Statistical analysis paragraph, and figure legends; the Skill returns a risk-ranked issue list, rewritten text, and a draft response letter. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to check whether your Statistical analysis section and figure legends meet Nature statistical reporting requirements, pasting the manuscript text and noting the target journal.

Frequently Asked Questions about nature-statistics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I check if my Statistical analysis section meets Nature requirements?

Paste your Statistical analysis section and specify Nature as the target journal. The skill checks exact n values, test tails, repeat counts, significant and non-significant P values, ANOVA F/df, and t-test t/df against the Nature Article checklist, returning a pass/blocked audit table.

How should I write error bars, n, and p values in figure legends?

Each quantitative panel legend should define what n represents, the summary convention (mean ± s.d., s.e.m., or CI), the test used, correction status, and exact p values or star thresholds. The skill audits legends panel by panel and suggests ready-to-paste replacement text.

How do I respond to reviewer comments about insufficient statistics?

Provide the reviewer comment, your current text, and any new analysis results. The skill drafts a point-by-point response with a reviewer-concern summary, author-side actions, a polite draft reply, and the exact manuscript replacement text.

Can this skill reanalyze my raw data or choose a statistical test?

It is a reporting and review skill, not a substitute for a statistician. It only performs reanalysis when you supply raw data and explicitly request computation, and it will not recommend a final test when the experimental unit or design is unclear.

What is pseudoreplication and why does it matter in manuscripts?

Pseudoreplication occurs when cells, images, or repeated readings are counted as independent samples, overstating precision and shrinking p values. The skill flags this as a P0 issue and recommends analyzing independent units or using hierarchical models.

Does the skill invent missing sample sizes or p values?

No. Missing facts such as sample sizes, tests, software versions, or correction methods are marked as AUTHOR_INPUT_NEEDED placeholders. The skill never fabricates p values, effect sizes, randomization, or blinding details.