The confidence of the clustering was assessed using other clustering schemes and metrics (eg. complete linkage with euclidean similarity metric).
HRQOL is assessed using other subscales of the SF-36 [ 19], including effect of Physical Health on Role (Role – Physical), Bodily Pain, General Health, Vitality, Social Functioning, effect of Emotional Health on Role (Role – Emotional), and Mental Health.
Potential heterogeneity of the study results is to be assessed using the I2 measure or other statistical tests for heterogeneity [26].
Response functions were estimated using half of the data and the predictive skill was assessed using the other half of the data.
Along with histologic evaluation and the rapid urease assays, H. pylori was assessed using one other tissue-based method (bacteriologic culture, as described) [ 18], and by two serologic methods.
Satisfaction with the programme was assessed using items from other established measures, which included perceptions of overall improvement in their child's discipline and feelings about the programme, and the telephone coach.
Suppose, for example, I have 200 individuals referred for assessment in my glaucoma clinic, 100 of the subjects referred are assessed using a VFA, while the other 100 are assessed using a new imaging technology.
Rating-scale measures of inattention and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were extracted, study authors were contacted to obtain missing data, studies not reporting negative findings had these data imputed, and study quality was assessed using the Jadad system plus other indicators.
