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Case 30 — Comparing laboratory methods across years · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: “Do ...

Method note for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: use “Report sample size, potential confounders…” as a row heading in a proposed workin...

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

Locate the primary study and confirm that it measured the claimed outcome. Record when only a secondary account was accessible and avoid presenting it...

Case 36 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive · source wording exercise A cited article now has an editorial notice. How should the a...

Case 17 — Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error Method note for “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error”: use “Record the ori...

Case 39 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Reference management: dist...

A chromatographic peak-area figure and net material content answer different questions. Record the report’s own definition and units before comparing ...