ConclusionsStatistical errors can occur during all phases of a study, from study design to reporting. We have presented common errors that occur all along the research pipeline. Most of these errors are unrelated to misunderstandings or misuse of p-values and statistical significance testing. Though correcting inference-related errors is important, we believe that this change alone will have minimal impact. To improve statistical This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. practice in applied areas, we must increase statistical and numerical literacy along all steps of the research pipeline.