A worthwhile normalization method would result in a reduction of the observed variance, while any increase in the variance would imply no improvement to the data quality, thus telling us that the chosen method is wrong for the dataset.
Breast self-examination, perhaps the only other method that could be in widespread use, is unlikely to be a worthwhile alternative, even as a method of screening to be used in between mammographic examinations.
Thus, in spite of limitations to retrospective self-report, others argue that measurement of serious abuse using this method has a worthwhile and important place in the literature, and it may yield information about abuse from individuals that are not captured through other methods (Kendall-Tackett and Becker-Blease 2004; Hardt and Rutter 2004).
Regular and periodical assessment of protein annotations through searches in improved databases and through the use of powerful search methods is a worthwhile exercise towards improved protein annotation.
In summary, we believe quantitative susceptibility methods would prove a worthwhile investment similar to other MDR-TB programs where individualized management based on second-line drug-susceptibility has been modeled as cost-effective [ 30, 31].
This is significant from an assessment standpoint, as we contend that the process of asking students to communicate their understanding of scientific phenomena is a worthwhile activity, regardless of whether automated methods will be employed to assess these responses (e.g., Chi et al. [1994]).
But using the best tools and methods available seems like a worthwhile thing".
Not only did the group decide that SETI was a worthwhile venture, but they began working on concrete research methods.
The development of new methods to offset this effect is a worthwhile area of future research.
Therefore, development of a reliable, highly parallel FASP method using a 96-well filter plate is a worthwhile endeavor.
