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Case 5 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Correction note for “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: retain the wording b...
Was the analysis prespecified or exploratory, and how was uncertainty reported? Record what the paper states and mark unreported fields instead of ass...
Reader check for “Research figure captions: tell the reader what was measured”: distinguish the discussion point “Interpretive discussion belongs alon...
Case 22 — Correlation in a small observational dataset Correction note for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: retain the wording beginnin...
Method note for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: use “Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who…” as a row heading in a...
Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...
Case 44 — Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion · source wording exercise Reader check for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-me...
Case 19 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Limit of the answer in “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: “Discuss who chose t...
Case 38 — Clinical questions in an archive discussion · source wording exercise Reader check for “Clinical questions in an archive discussion”: distin...
Case 20 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication Link both versions, record dates and check whether methods or conclusions changed. Publication sta...
Case 2 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation Clarification for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation”...
Case 12 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation State the study design and what was actually measured before discussing the pro...
Case 21 — Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive Method note for “Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive”: use “Link the p...
Case 12 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources Method note for “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sou...