This was a compromise between having sufficient data points for model development and minimising the likelihood of a zone not containing a nodal cluster as measured annual height data were not available for each tree.
The use of computer-aided detection certainly has a role in minimising the likelihood of missing some radiologic abnormalities, especially in mammography and lung nodule detection on CT, but carries the negative consequence of the increased sensitivity being accompanied by decreased specificity [43]; radiologist input remains essential to sorting the wheat from the chaff.
However, the magnitude of such differences is modest, therefore minimising the likelihood of bias.
Thirdly, the investigators responsible for statistical analysis will be blind to the treatment group allocation, thereby minimising the likelihood of bias associated with their anticipated outcomes.
This will be a longer period of supplementation than any previous DHA intervention trial, thus minimising the likelihood of type 2 errors resulting from an insufficient supplementation period.
As previously discussed, we do not know if the stated attitudes conform to actual clinical practice, although respondents were assured of the confidentiality of their responses, thereby minimising the likelihood of false reporting.
It was therefore important to leave adequate time to ensure that respondents did not recall their previous responses to the Bowel/Colorectal CAM, while minimising the likelihood that their knowledge about CRC changed during the intervening period.
For example, the fixation cross remained displayed throughout each spatial cueing trial, but not during central cue trials (the purpose of this stimulus arrangement was to encourage a central focus of attention in both tasks, while minimising the likelihood of any shifts of spatial attention occurring during the central cue task).
2 3The principal goal of treating hereditary breast cancer is to minimise the likelihood of patients dying from a first breast cancer, but it is also important to minimise the incidence of, and mortality from, a second primary cancer.
The proline residue at position 67 in A2 β-casein minimises the likelihood of cleavage.
