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Case 39 — A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation · source wording exercise Correction note for “A durable glossary entry for an ambigu...
Case 20 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication Summary draft for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: the answer addresses “Link both ver...
Case 3 — Correlation in a small observational dataset Two variables move together in a small sample. What would a careful discussion acknowledge? Exer...
Case 12 — A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation Summary draft for “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation...
Case 22 — Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible State whether it was prespecified and how many comparisons were considered. Treat expl...
Case 13 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Discuss who chose to post, missing outcomes, unverifiable records and changes in reporting ov...
Method note for “Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result?”: use “Retain units, method, laboratory interval and collection cont...
Case 7 — Reading a preclinical paper: what belongs beside the abstract? Check the primary paper, supplementary material and any publisher correction. ...
Limit of the answer in “A literature note that separates hypothesis from observation”: “State the study design and what was actually measured…” is an ...
Method note for “Reproducibility checklist for a bench-method discussion”: use “List materials, measurement conditions, controls and exclusions with e...
Case 28 — Two laboratories, two percentages: are they measuring the same thing? · source wording exercise Summary draft for “Two laboratories, two per...
Ask whether the sample identifier, issuing laboratory, report date and relevant analytical method can be verified. A copied certificate may be genuine...
Clarification for “Retractions and expressions of concern in an archive”: the point beginning “Do not leave the historical citation looking…” belongs ...
Case 13 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods Limit of the answer in “Reading an abstract without skipping the methods”: “Identify popula...