Checklist sections and their cumulative score
| Checklist sections | Mean (± SD) | Median (25-75% IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Title | 4.4 (± 0.21) | 4.4 (4.3–4.4) |
| Section 2: Abstract | 4.5* | 4.5 (4.5–4.5) |
| Section 3: Introduction | 4.4 (± 0.21) | 4.3 (4.3–4.5) |
| Section 4a: Methods (Data Source) | 4.4 (± 0.17) | 4.3 (4.2–4.4) |
| Section 4b: Methods (Participants) | 4.4 (± 0.13) | 4.4 (4.4–4.5) |
| Section 4c: Methods (Outcomes) | 4.2 (± 0.16) | 4.1 (4.1–4.1) |
| Section 4d: Methods (Statistical Analysis) | 4.3 (± 0.16) | 4.3 (4.2–4.4) |
| Section 5a: Ground Truth (Labels) | 4.2 (± 0.12) | 4.2 (4.2–4.2) |
| Section 5b: Ground Truth (Expert(s) Review) | 4.0 (± 0.20) | 4.1 (3.9–4.2) |
| Section 6: Results | 4.2 (± 0.21) | 4.2 (4.0–4.3) |
| Section 7: Discussion | 4.2 (± 0.35) | 4.3 (4.1–4.4) |
| 7: Discussion (Other) | 4.8* | 4.8 (4.8–4.8) |
* Standard deviation unable to be calculated due to only having a single question in the section. IQR: interquartile range