Sentence examples for based on existing surveys from inspiring English sources

Soifer tells me he once estimated the global prevalence, based on existing surveys, at about 120 million people.

The analysis of this study was based on existing survey data collected by the DHS (The DHS Programme, www.dhsprogram.com).

The high divergence and pronounced geographic structuring among subclades of these salamanders support our view that additional species of Bolitoglossa should be recognized in the upper Amazon region of Ecuador; more species exist than were previously recognized based on existing morphological descriptions and field surveys [ 18, 23, 35, 47- 50].

A questionnaire based on existing validated instruments from national surveys of reproductive health of youth in Pakistan was used [ 18, 19], but it was supplemented with context-specific items to assess the knowledge and awareness of behaviours related to HIV/AIDS.

The web-based survey was created based on existing instruments (Environmental Defense Fund 2008) and on a focus group discussion with PHNAs of Ohio local public health departments (n = 6).

Rather, an exploratory framework, based on existing literature and a limited survey of clinical opinion, was used to demonstrate a novel approach to estimating the prevalence of various likely causes of readmission.

These surveys were based on existing instruments in the field of acculturation and were used to analyze the acculturation balance levels of the individuals taking part in the study.

Based on existing research on individual attitudes and survey response strategies, we suggest that there are at least three important aspects to understanding responses to questions on issue-specific party competence.

The proposed approach is based on existing traffic demand data and limited roadside surveys.

The survey was developed based on existing questionnaires from the Bertelsmann Stiftung [ 12] and was modified to fit the research question of this study.

Contents of the survey items were based on existing literature and expert opinion and addressed various topics related to VMS programs, including organizational aspects, program objectives, and practical issues.