Sentence examples for minimising the likelihood from inspiring English sources

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.

They work with the patient to devise plans to deal with times when binge eating becomes more likely, and to minimise the likelihood of a relapse.

Of course, all contracts should be read and understood fully before they're signed in the first place, and some due diligence done to minimise the likelihood of problems later on.

There are undoubtedly policy changes to be made that would help minimise the likelihood of future terror attacks (of course there are differences of opinion as to what these should be).

He wore all black, and although he usually rides a mountain bike to minimise the likelihood of his being seen, today he was driving a nondescript vehicle with blacked-out windows.

The research identified a series of "common criminological and socio-demographic characteristics" prevalent in offenders, which also included difficulties in developing personal relationships, a history of mental instability, a likelihood of switching hospitals frequently and a preference for nightshifts, presumably to minimise the likelihood of being caught.