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Summary draft for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: the answer addresses “Association does not identify direction or causation, and…”; t...
Case 14 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Summary draft for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: the answer addresses “Ask whether a...
Explain the study’s scope and limitations without recommending a treatment change. Individual decisions belong with a qualified clinician who can asse...
Ask whether assay, instrument, units or reference intervals changed and retain both original reports. Do not infer a physiological trend before assess...
Case 33 — Comparing laboratory methods across years · source wording exercise Two results were collected years apart with unknown method changes. What...
Method note for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: use “Link both versions, record dates and check whether…” as a row heading in a proposed ...
Was the analysis prespecified or exploratory, and how was uncertainty reported? Record what the paper states and mark unreported fields instead of ass...
Clarification for “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: the point beginning “Report sample size, potential confounders…” belongs to the ques...
Case 29 — Two laboratories, two percentages: are they measuring the same thing? · source wording exercise Reader check for “Two laboratories, two perc...
Case 49 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication · comparison exercise Clarification for “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: the point beg...
Case 30 — Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep the label visible · source wording exercise Limit of the answer in “Exploratory subgroup analysis: keep ...
Case 12 — 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 22 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Method note for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: use “Discuss who chose to p...
Case 31 — Assay-specific reference ranges: what must travel with a result? · source wording exercise Summary draft for “Assay-specific reference range...