Interview transcripts were analyzed thematically by the three interviewers using an immersion/crystallization approach, which emphasizes gaining an in-depth knowledge of the data in order to identify key themes [ 35].
Interview transcripts were analyzed thematically by three of the interviewers (CH, ERE, LS) and another analysis team member (DC) using the immersion/crystallization approach, which emphasizes gaining an in-depth knowledge of the data to identify key themes [ 28].
In calibration, knowledge of the data variance permits exact prediction of the precision of calibration, empowering the analyst to critically examine different response functions and different data structures.
In general, users could be said to have a right to access any information stored about them, but in this case, there may also be a right not to know, in particular when knowledge of the data (e.g., risks of diseases) would reduce the well-being by causing fear, for instance—well-being bying treatment.
In many circumstances knowledge of the data source permits significant and highly confidential information to be inferred about individuals who are identified in the candidate records to be linked.
In a first step, we ranked the 22 themes based on our knowledge of the data in such a way that the themes which we believed had influenced the outcome the most were on top.
There will be full data protocols for every variable in the data warehouse enabling users to understand and work with the data in spite of lack of previous detailed knowledge of the data within the warehouse.
Expected relationships with variables were based on evidence from the literature, where this was available, and the views of team members, who brought their expertise in this area, as well as detailed knowledge of the data from which ASCOT items were developed.
Manual evaluation of stained immune cells will be conducted in duplicates without knowledge of the clinicopathological data pathologist-blinded.
Potential pesticide exposure was evaluated by an experienced specialist in occupational medicine without knowledge of the clinical data.
