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Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...
Case 26 — Comparing laboratory methods across years · source wording exercise Correction note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: retain ...
Case 14 — Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly Method note for “Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly”: use “Report e...
Case 13 — Two laboratories, two percentages: are they measuring the same thing? Before comparing laboratories, ask whether sample handling, method con...
Clarification for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: the point beginning “Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals change...
Limit of the answer in “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: “Such material can suggest questions but…” is an excerpt from the discussion,...
Case 42 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion · source wording exercise Correction note for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench...
Limit of the answer in “Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured”: “Describe the measurement, population or model,…” is an excerpt ...
Case 15 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication Method note for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: use “Link both versions, record dates...
Case 3 — A correction log for an archive article Limit of the answer in “A correction log for an archive article”: “Identify the original error and th...
Case 22 — An evidence table with room for negative findings Summary draft for “An evidence table with room for negative findings”: the answer addresse...
The index should list supplied evidence and missing evidence separately. Use method-specific wording rather than a blanket verified or safe label.