Hypothesis-family and multiplicity planning worksheet
StatMedAnalysis | 30 October 2026 | Blank research worksheet

Purpose: Complete before examining results where possible; document actual timing honestly.
Use project-level or aggregate information only, never participant identifiers. This is a planning aid, not a validated instrument.

1. Scientific objective and confirmatory/exploratory status:


2. Definition of the hypothesis family:


3. Complete list of hypotheses / outcomes / time points:


4. Planned number of tests:


5. Error criterion: FWER or FDR and rationale:


6. Chosen method and dependence assumptions:


7. Prespecified threshold:


8. Sequential looks / subgroup / sensitivity analysis plans:


9. Exact p-values and generating analyses:


10. Changes from original plan, timing and reason:


11. Reporting strategy including non-rejected tests:


12. Responsible reviewer and sign-off date:


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