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Case 9 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured Describe the measurement, population or model, units and uncertainty shown. Inter...
Record the original units and axis transformation, show any conversion explicitly and retain the original values. Do not compare apparent visual dista...
Explain the study’s scope and limitations without recommending a treatment change. Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who can asse...
Identify the original error and the corrected text, date the correction and link the source. Keep the correction visible to readers who may have saved...
Describe the species, model and outcome actually studied. Differences in biology and study conditions limit translation; the finding is not a clinical...
Case 49 — Correlation in a small observational dataset · comparison exercise Reader check for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: distingu...
Case 31 — Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible · source wording exercise Clarification for “Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the l...
Case 51 — Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured · comparison exercise Limit of the answer in “Research figure captions: tell the...
Case 15 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether ...
Method note for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: use “Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unverifiable records…” as a row he...
Case 1 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication Link both versions, record dates and check whether methods or conclusions changed. Publication stat...
Case 11 — Clinical questions in an archive discussion Summary draft for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: the answer addresses “Explain t...
Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether the conclusion extends beyond the measurements and note wha...