Introduction: Provide a brief description of the study system from which the data come and an outline of what questions you intend on exploring with the data, citing any relevant literature. Length: ca. 1 page.
Methods: Briefly describe the data and what variables are included. Provide a detailed description of the analytical workflow that was applied to the data, citing any relevant literature and statistical packages employed. There should be enough information that anyone can reproduce the workflow if they had access to the data. Length: As long as necessary.
Results: Length: Describe your statistical findings. Tables and figures should be used throughout. Length: As long as necessary.
Discussion: Provide a brief summary of your findings. Length: ca. 1 page.
References: Include references to all necessary literature.