Unlike stepwise linear regression, structural equation modeling (SEM) takes a holistic confirmatory modeling approach, meaning that the measurement (from factor analysis) and structural (from regression) models are specified beforehand and tested simultaneously.
Inferential statistics were intended to be exploratory instead of confirmatory, and were interpreted accordingly, meaning that p-values were only used to generate new hypotheses.
Second, although the sample sizes in phase I and II studies were different and rather small, the response rates in phase I and II were different, meaning that a further confirmatory study should be considered.
The comparisons versus placebo are consequently secondary endpoints, meaning that the study cannot be seen as a confirmatory proof of efficacy for naratriptan in terms of these recommendations.
The comparisons versus placebo are consequently secondary endpoints, meaning that the study can also not be seen as a confirmatory proof of efficacy for naratriptan in accordance with these recommendations.
Meaning: appropriately modest.
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