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Case 5 — A correction log that survives the next archive update Ask whether the changed figure affects the archive’s interpretation. Updating a citati...

Case 15 — Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error Two figures use different units and one axis is logarithmic. How should a comparison be d...

Explain the study’s scope and limitations without recommending a treatment change. Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who can asse...

Case 30 — Comparing laboratory methods across years · source wording exercise Method note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: use “Do not...

Case 22 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources Correction note for “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary...

Case 18 — Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly Limit of the answer in “Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly”: “Repor...

Before comparing laboratories, ask whether sample handling, method conditions and reporting definitions are available. Missing details should be visib...

Limit of the answer in “Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly”: “Report effect size, confidence interval and the outcome scale…” is an...

Case 37 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication · source wording exercise Method note for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: use “Public...

Correction note for “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources”: retain the wording beginning “Record when only a secondary acco...