This phrase is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it when discussing the initial stage of data analysis that you have done. For example, "Based on preliminary analysis, it appears that the data we collected supports our hypothesis."
The number of dysfunctional organ systems was categorized as none, one, or two or more, based on preliminary analysis of odds of sepsis-associated death.
Based on preliminary analysis of surveys, interviews, and classroom observation data of selected cases, we summarized a four-pillar model of teacher competence within a structure/agency framework for desired education change.
However, these model based approaches usually focus on detailed design and less on conceptual design where key decisions are made based on preliminary analysis and usually little available information.
We used an alpha parameter of 2 for this analysis – chosen based on preliminary analysis in ALA.
Finally, the moisture ash-free (maf) energy content of coal was assumed to 7500 kcal/kg based on preliminary analysis obtained for the three coal samples.
Root cause is currently under review, but based on preliminary analysis, it currently appears that the issue stemmed from a flaw in two recently released versions of BlackBerry Messenger (versions 5.0.0.55 and 5.0.0.56) that caused an unanticipated database issue within the BlackBerry infrastructure.
Based on preliminary mechanical analysis and cytotoxicity results, these injectable polymers may have a number or potential orthopaedic applications; ranging from bone glues to scaffolds for bone regeneration.
As a more surprising result still based on preliminary data analysis, the nocodazole effects appear quantitatively antagonist, depending on the microscopy modality.
It should be noted that in these cases serovar designation is based on preliminary serological analysis, which may be incorrect.
Sleep variables were checked for validity of answers based on preliminary data analysis, resulting in data from 374 adolescents being omitted due to obvious invalid responses (e.g. negative sleep duration and sleep efficiency).
Based on preliminary comparative analysis of 30 conducted interviews, approximately 7 in each of the study sites, no new important topics emerged that in relation to the research question requested elaboration.
