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Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether the conclusion extends beyond the measurements and note wha...
Case 91 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods · documentation exercise A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study ...
Clarification for “Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result?”: the point beginning “Retain units, method, laboratory interval a...
Case 47 — Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible · source wording exercise Clarification for “Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the l...
Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitations. Separate the authors’ interpretation from the table’s dir...
Case 8 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Limit of the answer in “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: “Ask whether assay, instrument,...
Case 34 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured · source wording exercise Reader check for “Research figure captions: tell the r...
Case 25 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample · source wording exercise Correction note for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample...