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Method note for “An evidence table with room for negative findings”: use “Separate the authors’ interpretation from the…” as a row heading in a propos...
Case 1 — Correlation in a small observational dataset Limit of the answer in “Correlation in a small observational dataset”: “Report sample size, pote...
Clarification for “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources”: the point beginning “Locate the primary study and confirm that it...
Case 1 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Method note for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: use “Discuss who chose to po...
Case 5 — Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly Method note for “Confidence intervals: describe uncertainty explicitly”: use “Report ef...
Case 1 — Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary sources Summary draft for “Reference management: distinguish primary and secondary so...
Identify the original error and the corrected text, date the correction and link the source. Keep the correction visible to readers who may have saved...
Case 24 — Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample Summary draft for “Selection bias in a self-reported forum sample”: the answer addresses “Dis...
Clarification for “A durable glossary entry for an ambiguous abbreviation”: the point beginning “Expand it on first use and name the…” belongs to the ...
Case 7 — Reading an abstract without skipping the methods A strong abstract conclusion is being discussed without the study methods. What should the r...
Report sample size, potential confounders and measurement uncertainty. Association does not identify direction or causation, and exploratory results n...
Case 9 — Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication Limit of the answer in “Preprint versus peer-reviewed publication”: “Link both versions, record dat...
Case 22 — Comparing laboratory methods across years Correction note for “Comparing laboratory methods across years”: retain the wording beginning “Ask...