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Reader check for “Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible”: distinguish the discussion point “State whether it was prespecified and how…...
Reader check for “Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract?”: distinguish the discussion point “Put the species or model, design,...
Limit of the answer in “A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation”: “Add a cross-reference for alternate meanings rather than assuming th...
Method note for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: use “Report sample size, potential confounders…” as a row heading in a proposed workin...
Case 15 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation Limit of the answer in “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observ...
Case 19 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive Link the publisher notice beside the citation, record its date and reassess claims that...
Reader check for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation”: distinguish the discussion point “State the study design and what was...
Case 17 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study methods. What should the ...
Case 7 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation Clarification for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation”...
Case 57 — A correction log for an archive article · comparison exercise Clarification for “A correction log for an archive article”: the point beginni...
Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether the conclusion extends beyond the measurements and note wha...
Case 11 — Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support? Proposed correction: documentation supplied; method and sample linkage i...
Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitations. Separate the authors’ interpretation from the table’s dir...
Case 20 — A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation The same abbreviation has different meanings in neighbouring fields. How can an archi...
Case 12 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured Describe the measurement, population or model, units and uncertainty shown. Inte...