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Case 40 — Correlation in a small observational dataset · source wording exercise Correction note for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: r...

Correction note for “A correction log that survives the next archive update”: retain the wording beginning “Use separate entries for the internal tran...

Case 205 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? · scope exercise The draft summary of a fictional reading exercise moves fro...

Case 14 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured Describe the measurement, population or model, units and uncertainty shown. Inte...

Case 25 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication · source wording exercise Reader check for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: distinguis...

Case 26 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? · source wording exercise Method note for “Assay-specific reference ranges:...

Case 18 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured A chart caption names a mechanism but omits the observed endpoint. How can the c...

Case 1 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed and retain both original report...

Limit of the answer in “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: “Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed…” is an excer...

Reader check for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: distinguish the discussion point “Report sample size, potential confounders…” from it...