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Case 17 — Correlation in a small observational dataset Method note for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: use “Report sample size, potent...
Method note for “Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured”: use “Describe the measurement, population or model,…” as a row heading ...
Case 27 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods · source wording exercise Method note for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods...
Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...
Method note for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: use “Such material can suggest questions but…” as a row heading in a proposed workin...
Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitations. Separate the authors’ interpretation from the table’s dir...
Case 54 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion · comparison exercise Summary draft for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-metho...
Case 8 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? The corrected summary can be useful without a clinical promise: model, methods...
Reader check for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: distinguish the discussion point “Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unve...
Keep the source citation, retrieval date and a record of conversions or exclusions. Make synthetic examples explicit and never combine them silently w...
Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitations. Separate the authors’ interpretation from the table’s dir...
Before comparing laboratories, ask whether sample handling, method conditions and reporting definitions are available. Missing details should be visib...