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Correction note for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: retain the wording beginning “Association does not identify direction or causation...

Case 180 — Two laboratories, two percentages: are they measuring the same thing? · reader check exercise Summary draft for “Two laboratories, two perc...

Method note for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: use “Identify population, design, comparator, outcome…” as a row heading in a prop...

Case 1 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication Limit of the answer in “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: “Link both versions, record dat...

Case 2 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? A value has been quoted without units, assay method or reference interval. W...

Summary draft for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: the answer addresses “Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unverifiable re...

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

Clarification for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: the point beginning “Explain the study’s scope and limitations without…” belongs to t...

Case 39 — A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation · source wording exercise Method note for “A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous ...