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Clarification for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: the point beginning “Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals change...
Case 5 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study methods. What should the r...
Summary draft for “Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured”: the answer addresses “Describe the measurement, population or model,…...
Case 21 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation Correction note for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observati...
Clarification for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: the point beginning “Explain the study’s scope and limitations without…” belongs to t...
Explain the study’s scope and limitations without recommending a treatment change. Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who can asse...
Case 43 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication · source wording exercise Reader check for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: distinguis...
Case 18 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources Limit of the answer in “Reference management: distinguish primary and second...
Case 37 — Data provenance: keep source, transformation and output together · source wording exercise Reader check for “Data provenance: keep source, t...
Case 19 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Identify population, design, comparator, outcome definitions and follow-up. Assess whether ...
Case 1 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? Clarification for “Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a ...
Case 11 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? Retain units, method, laboratory interval and collection context in a priva...
Case 20 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Method note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: use “Ask whether assay, instrument, u...