The phrase "adequacy of cases" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing the sufficiency or appropriateness of examples or instances in a particular situation, such as legal or research discussions.
Example: "The adequacy of cases presented in the study raises questions about the validity of the conclusions drawn."
Alternatives: "sufficiency of examples" or "suitability of instances".
For each of a number of features (study type, location, timing, possible overlaps between the studies, number of cases, adequacy of cases, adequacy of controls, reliability of data collected, adjustment for potential confounding variables, and statistical methods used), the propensity for bias was considered, and strengths and weaknesses of the overall evidence of specific studies evaluated.
Selection (4 items): adequacy of case definition; representativeness of the cases; selection of controls; and definition of controls.
Adequacy of case groups was considered if demographical and clinical data were reported in sufficient detail in the text and/or a table.
Indeed, instruments with many interpretive questions (eg, appropriateness of randomisation and double-blinding, representativeness of exposed cohort or adequacy of case definition) could have poor reliability, despite several phases of training.
The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated based on the Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS) [ 22], by appraising the following characteristics (an example for case control and cross-sectional studies): Selection (4 items): adequacy of case definition; representativeness of the cases; selection of controls; and definition of controls.
Although of a questionable adequacy for cases of restrained thermal dilatations this method is, thus, often applied regardless of the specifics of the structural assembly.
A pathologist (LR) evaluated the adequacy of all cases selecting the tissue specimens having the highest tumor cell content.
Records for the index period were reviewed to identify and evaluate the adequacy of a case-defining event.
For instance, one student is reviewing medical records during the period of the study to assess the adequacy of our case accrual methods and reliability of medical records in identifying any missed cases during our study recruitment.
"Where was the National Security Council when, apparently, the president expressed his own doubt about the adequacy of the case concerning Iraq's W.M.D. weapons that was made before him?" Dr. Kay asked.
During the years following King's assassination, doubts about the adequacy of the case against Ray were fueled by revelations of the extensive surveillance of King by the FBI and other government agencies.
