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Case 16 — A correction log for an archive article Identify the original error and the corrected text, date the correction and link the source. Keep th...
Case 21 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Method note for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: use “Identify populatio...
Reader check for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: distinguish the discussion point “Link both versions, record dates and check whether…” f...
Case 12 — A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation Method note for “A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation”: use “Expand...
Case 3 — Correlation in a small observational dataset Method note for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: use “Report sample size, potenti...
Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...
Case 18 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion Limit of the answer in “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion”: “L...
Case 8 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Summary draft for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: the answer addresses “Disc...
Case 12 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together Method note for “Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output to...
Link the publisher notice beside the citation, record its date and reassess claims that relied on the paper. Do not leave the historical citation look...
Case 35 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? · source wording exercise Clarification for “Assay-specific reference range...
Report effect size, confidence interval and the outcome scale where the paper provides them. Statistical significance alone does not establish practic...
Case 21 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation State the study design and what was actually measured before discussing the pro...
Case 31 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive · source wording exercise Reader check for “Retractions and expressions of concern in a...