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Was the analysis prespecified or exploratory, and how was uncertainty reported? Record what the paper states and mark unreported fields instead of ass...
Summary draft for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation”: the answer addresses “State the study design and what was actually m...
Case 32 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together · source wording exercise Summary draft for “Data provenance: keep source, ...
Reader check for “Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive”: distinguish the discussion point “Link the publisher notice beside the citati...
Case 4 — A correction log for an archive article Summary draft for “A correction log for an archive article”: the answer addresses “Identify the origi...
Case 36 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? · source wording exercise Correction note for “Assay-specific reference ran...
Method note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: use “Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed…” as a row headi...
Locate the primary study and confirm that it measured the claimed outcome. Record when only a secondary account was accessible and avoid presenting it...
Case 27 — Comparing laboratory methods across years · source wording exercise Two results were collected years apart with unknown method changes. What...
Case 1 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together Correction note for “Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output...
Case 21 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation A paper proposes a mechanism but the summary describes it as an established cli...
Case 2 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Clarification for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: the point beginning “Discu...
Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...
Clarification for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation”: the point beginning “Keep speculation explicitly labelled and avoid ...
Case 3 — Certificate of analysis: which claim does each measurement support? The index should list supplied evidence and missing evidence separately. ...