How to read a scientific paper

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1. A paper calls a result 'meaningful.' What should you inspect next?

The actual effect estimate and uncertaintyThe font sizeThe author countThe title length

2. Why can a subgroup result deserve extra caution?

It may be secondary, exploratory or one of many comparisonsSubgroups can never be studiedSubgroups always have larger samplesThey are automatically fraudulent

3. What should you check before generalizing a paper to another person or use?

Population, product/formulation, endpoint and follow-upOnly the peptide nameOnly the P valueOnly the abstract

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