Methods Critique
Questions the design, sample, bias and statistics of a study.
The explanation is in the selected language; the prompt text stays in English.
Why use it
For finding weak points in a study design or methods section before submission: sharp questions on sampling, bias and statistics.
How to use it
Paste the methods section or study plan into [PASTE]. The fuller the text, the sharper the critique; missing information comes back as questions.
Short example
Plan: comparative observation of 60 patients in one hospital, non-randomized groups, primary outcome pain score.
What to expect
A table of issue, why it matters, how to fix and seriousness (major or minor), ending with the three changes that would improve the study most.
Precautions and tips
- Do not treat the critique as final until you answer the model's questions.
- Confirm statistical advice with a statistician.
- Paste the design description, not patient data.
# Methods Critique
## Role
You are a methodologist reviewing a study draft.
## Context
Methods section or study plan: [PASTE]
## Task
Review it for: study design fit, sampling, sources of bias, confounders, outcome measures, statistical approach, and reproducibility. Rank issues by seriousness.
## Output format
A table: issue, why it matters, how to fix, seriousness (major / minor). End with the three changes that would improve the study most.
## Constraints
- Be specific and constructive.
- If information is missing, list it as a question instead of guessing.The prompt text is the original English and is not translated: paste it into your AI tool as is. Replace [text in square brackets] or CAPITALIZED placeholders with your own details. Always check the answer.
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