The phrase "are clearly preferred" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing choices or options that are favored or more desirable in a given context.
Example: "In this study, the methods that are clearly preferred by participants will be analyzed for effectiveness."
Alternatives: "are distinctly favored" or "are obviously favored".
Direct 'head-to-head' comparisons of RCTs are clearly preferred, provided the outcome measures and patient groups are relevant (Section 2.2.8, 3.3.2 to 3.3.3, and 5.2.12 GMTA).
Furthermore, some aspects of song construction follow a few basic rules, while at higher-order levels a few broad scale patterns are clearly preferred.
4 For women without symptoms, non-invasive samples eliminate some of the barriers to screening for chlamydia as they require no examination and are clearly preferred by patients.
3 Non-invasive samples eliminate some of the barriers to screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, because they do not need an examination and are clearly preferred by patients.
In spite of the fact that protein protein interfaces occur at all topological sites in this superfamily, Fig. 5f shows that some regions (shown in yellow and orange) are clearly preferred over others (shown in blue).
In an agronomic context, mixtures with transgressive overyielding are clearly preferred, as producers can select the highest-yielding species for monoculture cultivation and, thus, any mixture performance has to compete against this high benchmark.
Whereas treatment at hospital was clearly preferred in S1, for each of the remaining scenarios, preferences were strongest for treatment in ambulatory settings, such as a local clinic (S3 and S4) or at home (S2).
First Union's biggest advantage, said analysts and investors, is that its bid is clearly preferred by Wachovia's board.
Romney is clearly preferred by the highest percentage of voters so using the conventional method of plurality, Romney, the most conventional candidate, is the clear leader.
Our consumer survey conducted earlier this year already shows that: 1) Costa is the UK's favourite coffee shop, 2) The recent Which magazine survey shows that Premier Inn is clearly preferred to Travelodge.
