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Limit of the answer in “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: “Report sample size, potential confounders…” is an excerpt from the discussion,...

State the study design and what was actually measured before discussing the proposed mechanism. Keep speculation explicitly labelled and avoid transla...

Clarification for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: the point beginning “Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals change...

Clarification for “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources”: the point beginning “Locate the primary study and confirm that it...

Case 36 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive · source wording exercise Clarification for “Retractions and expressions of concern in ...

Case 17 — Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error Limit of the answer in “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error”: “Record the ...

Case 39 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources · source wording exercise Correction note for “Reference management: disting...

The index should list supplied evidence and missing evidence separately. Use method-specific wording rather than a blanket verified or safe label.