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Limit of the answer in “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: “Report sample size, potential confounders…” is an excerpt from the discussion,...

Ask whether the changed figure affects the archive’s interpretation. Updating a citation alone may leave an unsupported conclusion in the opening summ...

Case 37 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? · source wording exercise Method note for “Assay-specific reference ranges:...

Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...

The index should list supplied evidence and missing evidence separately. Use method-specific wording rather than a blanket verified or safe label.

Case 4 — A correction log that survives the next archive update Use separate entries for the internal transcription correction and the publisher notic...

A chromatographic peak-area figure and net material content answer different questions. Record the report’s own definition and units before comparing ...

Case 2 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Two results were collected years apart with unknown method changes. What should be clarified? Exerc...

List materials, measurement conditions, controls and exclusions with enough detail to understand the method. Keep this as research documentation and d...

Case 42 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together · source wording exercise Clarification for “Data provenance: keep source, ...

Case 47 — A correction log that survives the next archive update · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “A correction log that survives the ...

Case 52 — A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation · comparison exercise Method note for “A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbr...

Case 5 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study methods. What should the r...