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Case 8 — Animal evidence and the limits of translation An animal experiment is cited as though it establishes a human outcome. What qualification is r...

Clarification for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: the point beginning “Report sample size, potential confounders…” belongs to the ques...

Reader check for “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error”: distinguish the discussion point “Record the original units and axis transforma...

Case 12 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study methods. What should the ...

Case 15 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? Check the primary paper, supplementary material and any publisher correction....

Clarification for “Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together”: the point beginning “Make synthetic examples explicit and never ...

Case 4 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Limit of the answer in “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: “Discuss who chose to...

Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed and retain both original reports. Do not infer a physiological trend before assess...

Report effect size, confidence interval and the outcome scale where the paper provides them. Statistical significance alone does not establish practic...

Case 10 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? Was the analysis prespecified or exploratory, and how was uncertainty reporte...

Summary draft for “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error”: the answer addresses “Record the original units and axis transformation, show ...

Case 4 — Animal evidence and the limits of translation Describe the species, model and outcome actually studied. Differences in biology and study cond...

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