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Case 31 — Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep ...

Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed and retain both original reports. Do not infer a physiological trend before assess...

Case 14 — Two laboratories, two percentages: are they measuring the same thing? An apparent difference can motivate a method question without proving ...

Record the original units and axis transformation, show any conversion explicitly and retain the original values. Do not compare apparent visual dista...

Explain the study’s scope and limitations without recommending a treatment change. Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who can asse...

Case 45 — Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error · source wording exercise Method note for “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison e...

Case 33 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured · source wording exercise Reader check for “Research figure captions: tell the r...

Case 20 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? Was the analysis prespecified or exploratory, and how was uncertainty reporte...

Case 1 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Correction note for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: retain the wording begin...

Case 23 — Clinical questions in an archive discussion Correction note for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: retain the wording beginning ...

An apparent difference can motivate a method question without proving that either laboratory is wrong. The appropriate next step is clarification from...