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Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed and retain both original reports. Do not infer a physiological trend before assess...
Case 6 — Correlation in a small observational dataset Two variables move together in a small sample. What would a careful discussion acknowledge? Exer...
Reader check for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: distinguish the discussion point “Report sample size, potential confounders…” from it...
Case 17 — Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support? Separate document provenance, identity, purity and the conditions measur...
Case 4 — Animal evidence and the limits of translation Summary draft for “Animal evidence and the limits of translation”: the answer addresses “Descri...
Case 18 — Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support? Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and r...
The final note should distinguish corrected data transcription, changed source evidence and revised interpretation. Preserve that distinction in subse...
Case 31 — An evidence table with room for negative findings · source wording exercise How can a reading table avoid highlighting only positive outcome...
Case 28 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured · source wording exercise Reader check for “Research figure captions: tell the r...
Case 17 — Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support? Proposed correction: documentation supplied; method and sample linkage i...
Case 8 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured Clarification for “Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured”: ...
Case 49 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion · comparison exercise Reader check for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method...
Case 8 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion Method note for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion”: use “List ...