These variables were based on the operational definitions set forth in the NHANES III.
Based on theses operational definitions, the Tables 4 and 5 show the results of the multivariate analysis of factors associated with sanitation.
Based on the operational definitions of the periventricular region, the SVZ was contoured as 3-5 mm lateral margin of the lateral ventricles [ 18].
19 Though overlap exists between these models, 20 to date, published scores based on these operational definitions demonstrate only poor to moderate predictive powers for adverse outcomes within the acute medical care setting.
A semi-structured interview form, based on the operational definitions of the four cardinal features of primary care, was developed during a workshop with the participation of all members of the project team.
Based on these operational definitions, the terms inflow and stickiness can only be interpreted as relative variables, which must be weighed against overall changes in the size of particular employment sectors.
Based on our operational definition of the gene functional role as the gene's propensity to produce AL attractor transitions, we asked if this property is associated with the gene's network topological features.
We call our five-element definition, and if supported, the development of a measure of compassion based on this operational definition, and which demonstrates adequate psychometric properties.
Although by definition all SSI cases should be healthcare-associated, we only identified 94.2% as such based on our operational definition, which might miss some cases where the related surgery was performed in an outpatient setting or beyond 6 months.
Based on the operational definition of HRQOL, the four subscales of the FACT-G were supposed to be interrelated.
