Writing the Methods and Results Sections
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Methods and Results — Prospective Studies Worksheet
Methods
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Use past tense.
• Provide enough detail to permit duplication.
• Include the information below if appropriate and in the most logical sequence.
Patient recruitment
eligibility criteria (inclusion and exclusion)
setting(s) / location(s) where data collected
sample size (how determined, interim analyses, stopping rules, if applicable)
Ethical considerations
IRB approval
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