statisticsthat

Statistiksthat is a coined term used in discussions of statistical reporting to denote the subset of statistics that a study highlights in its results. The word is a portmanteau built from “statistics” and the clause that typically introduces them, “that.” It is not an established technical term in mainstream statistics, but it can appear in educational or theoretical contexts to discuss what researchers choose to emphasize when communicating findings.

In concept, statisticsthat encompasses the specific numbers and summaries that readers encounter in a report, including effect sizes, confidence or credible intervals, p-values, test statistics, and sometimes descriptive summaries. The idea draws attention to the selective nature of reporting—how researchers decide which figures to present, how they frame them, and how those choices influence interpretation. The term can be used to compare different reporting practices, preregistration plans, and replication efforts.

Usage and implications. Proponents argue that awareness of statisticsthat promotes transparency, helping readers critically assess whether reported statistics adequately reflect uncertainty, practical significance, and study limitations. Critics note that the lack of formal definition for statisticsthat can sow confusion and that the concept must be anchored in clear reporting standards to avoid misinterpretation or selective emphasis.

See also: statistical reporting, effect size, confidence interval, p-value, preregistration, research transparency.