Therefore, we chose the more parsimonious model out of concern that the sample size was greatly reduced once we included sulfate, OC, and nitrate.
[ 7] Another topic of debate concerns the model of care provided.
In addition, we conducted a sensitivity analysis to examine the effect of including antihypertensive medication use in our regression models because of concern about adjusting for a potential downstream consequence of the BP outcome.
The concept of HRQoL reflects a subjective, multidimensional and comprehensive model of health concerned with dimensions such as physical and psychological well-being, family life, school performance and peer relations [ 17].
The second notable part of DeParle's discussion of the mandate is that she specifically mentions Mitt Romney's Massachusetts plan as a model: Because of concerns about the impact of the individual requirement on middle income families, we have explored coupling an individual requirement with an exemption process for those for whom coverage remains unaffordable.
The original publication describing and validating the Google Flu Trends methods intentionally excluded specifics concerning the statistical model used out of concern that public knowledge of the search terms could alter its usefulness to track influenza activity [2].
14 Ultimately, these were not included in the predictive models because of concerns about difficulties in constructing these variables by possible future users; however, costs are included in descriptive findings to help in the design of intervention strategies.
With Le Mans set for June, reliability issues, especially for Porsche who are using a developed version of last year's car which was bulletproof for most of the season, as opposed to Audi and Toyota's new models, will be of concern.
Throughout the difficult weeks that followed the escapade, Kornblum was a model of correctness and concern, bringing toys and games for Thomas, interceding on Josef's behalf with the Kavaliers, shouldering all the blame.
It may thus not be surprising if his take on progress, particularly where the success of the pharmaceutical model of treatment is concerned, is upbeat, and his history inevitably selective.
