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Clarification for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: the point beginning “Explain the study’s scope and limitations without…” belongs to t...
Clarification for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: the point beginning “Report sample size, potential confounders…” belongs to the ques...
Use separate entries for the internal transcription correction and the publisher notice. They have different sources and may affect different claims.
Case 19 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Method note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: use “Ask whether assay, instrument, u...
Case 29 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources · source wording exercise Method note for “Reference management: distinguish...
Case 6 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured Correction note for “Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured”...
Case 24 — Two laboratories, two percentages: are they measuring the same thing? Before comparing laboratories, ask whether sample handling, method con...
Case 18 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources Locate the primary study and confirm that it measured the claimed outcome. R...
Case 11 — An evidence table with room for negative findings Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitation...
Case 21 — Clinical questions in an archive discussion Clarification for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: the point beginning “Explain th...
Clarification for “A correction log for an archive article”: the point beginning “Identify the original error and the corrected text, date…” belongs t...
Case 9 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether t...
Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...