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Case 10 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive Clarification for “Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive”: the point beg...
Case 15 — Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible State whether it was prespecified and how many comparisons were considered. Treat expl...
Case 2 — Clinical questions in an archive discussion Method note for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: use “Explain the study’s scope and...
Case 37 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? · source wording exercise Reader check for “Assay-specific reference ranges...
Clarification for “Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together”: the point beginning “Keep the source citation, retrieval date an...
Clarification for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation”: the point beginning “State the study design and what was actually me...
Case 41 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Reading a preclinical paper...
Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether the conclusion extends beyond the measurements and note wha...
Reader check for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: distinguish the discussion point “Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unve...
Case 2 — Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error Limit of the answer in “Units and scale: prevent a silent comparison error”: “Record the o...
Correction note for “A correction log that survives the next archive update”: retain the wording beginning “Use separate entries for the internal tran...
Case 19 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources Limit of the answer in “Reference management: distinguish primary and second...