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Case 40 — Correlation in a small observational dataset · source wording exercise Clarification for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: the...
Case 32 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods · source wording exercise A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study...
Keep the source citation, retrieval date and a record of conversions or exclusions. Make synthetic examples explicit and never combine them silently w...
Reader check for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: distinguish the discussion point “Identify population, design, comparator, outcom...
Before comparing laboratories, ask whether sample handling, method conditions and reporting definitions are available. Missing details should be visib...
Case 26 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication · source wording exercise A cited preprint has a later published version. How should an archive en...
Clarification for “Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result?”: the point beginning “Retain units, method, laboratory interval a...
Case 2 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Method note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: use “Ask whether assay, instrument, un...
Case 40 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together · source wording exercise Summary draft for “Data provenance: keep source, ...
Case 20 — A correction log for an archive article Clarification for “A correction log for an archive article”: the point beginning “Identify the origi...
Case 38 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication · source wording exercise Clarification for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: the point...
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 41 — Two laboratories, two percentages: are they measuring the same thing? · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Two laboratories, tw...
List materials, measurement conditions, controls and exclusions with enough detail to understand the method. Keep this as research documentation and d...