Sentence examples for instruments were determined from inspiring English sources

The average time (Standard Deviation) taken to score each guideline with each instrument was calculated per tester, and differences between testers and instruments were determined using ANOVA models.

Using a similar search process, HEE quality appraisal instruments were determined possibly relevant if they provided explicit criteria against which the quality of economic evaluations could be appraised.

Cut-off points for all instruments were determined as the point on the curve nearest to the upper left-hand corner where optimal sensitivity and specificity is expected (where sensitivity + (1-specificity) is minimal) [ 27].

The shaping ability of root canal instruments is determined by a complex interrelationship of parameters such as cross-sectional design and the ability to remove debris and the smear layer.

The sensitive analysis and comparison on ratios between public and private sector indicate that to achieve the optimum ratio of savings to costs, design of recycling centers and selection of governmental instruments are determined by the priority list: (1) low extra revenue from location advantage; (2) low profit; (3) low unit recycling cost.

The validity of the self-reported instruments was determined by the comparison between self-reported measures and the observer measures - the reference standard.

For example, appropriate use of dental instruments was determined by the questions "Do you deliberately choose the size of dental instruments?" (response options yes/no), and "Please write down the diameter of the tools you handle the most".

The instrument parameters and operability of the instrument were determined by a correlation coefficient and the device operability.

Face and content validity of the qualitatively-derived and theoretically-based instrument were determined to be highly acceptable and relevant by lay and expert reviewers.

The association of course contributions to neuroimaging cognition learning gains using the SALG instrument were determined using polychoric [ 25] correlation software in R [ 26].

For the calculation of the overall methodological quality the mean of the number of 'yes', 'can't tell'no'no' answers recorded for each instrument were determined.