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Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether the conclusion extends beyond the measurements and note wha...

Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitations. Separate the authors’ interpretation from the table’s dir...

Case 29 — Correlation in a small observational dataset · source wording exercise Two variables move together in a small sample. What would a careful d...

Keep the source citation, retrieval date and a record of conversions or exclusions. Make synthetic examples explicit and never combine them silently w...

Case 13 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive A cited article now has an editorial notice. How should the archive respond? Exercise R...

Include all prespecified outcomes where reported, null findings, exclusions and limitations. Separate the authors’ interpretation from the table’s dir...

Case 15 — Clinical questions in an archive discussion A reader asks whether an experimental finding should change their treatment. What is an appropri...

Case 31 — Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support? · source wording exercise Correction note for “Certificate of analysis: ...