The phrase "appropriateness of the reference" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing whether a particular reference or citation is suitable or fitting for a given context.
Example: "In evaluating the appropriateness of the reference, we must consider the relevance of the source to our research topic."
Alternatives: "suitability of the reference" or "relevance of the citation".
This frequency of low FVC (22.7%) raises several issues: a) the effects of other clinical factors not reported on, such as obesity; b) technical considerations in subject performance or technician monitoring of the FVC maneuver, despite the investigators attention to these; and c) the appropriateness of the reference-predicted values.
The roundtable reviewed the quality and appropriateness of the NIST reference methods and materials for use in NHANES to achieve traceability of NHANES measurements to a higher-order reference method and materials.
This raises the issue of the appropriateness of the present reference values and guidelines for monitoring HIV/AIDS patients in Tanzania.
Both survey [ 14] and workshop participants noted a lack of evidence on which to evaluate the appropriateness of existing population references for the assessment of growth, facial anomalies and neurocognitive function, and the need for studies to determine culturally appropriate references for use in Australia.
Appropriateness of the prophylactic prescribing was evaluated with reference to evidence in the literature and current national guidelines [ 3].
This study investigates the employment of intelligent agents in a web-based auction process, with particular reference to the appropriateness of the agent software for the online auction task, consumers' value perception of the agent, the effect of this consumer perception on their intention to use the tool, and a measure of consumer acceptance.
Mr. Hyshiver, 51, said he discussed the appropriateness of the program with Ms. Denis before the class, removing a reference to anal sex but not references to oral and vaginal intercourse and use of condoms.
