In three reports the baseline characteristics of the study groups were not comparable, and in two further studies comparability could not be adequately assessed from the details given.
According to the new law, "a job title or job description alone shall not determine comparability".
They are inadequate for a computer-enabled retrieval of suitable devices and mostly do not facilitate comparability or automated interoperability evaluations.
However, as definitions differ across countries, reliability does not guarantee comparability.
Any such bias arising from this would apply to all states and would not influence comparability between states.
We did not apply comparability ratios in our analysis because such ratios were not developed with the data provided by the Thai MOPH.
Though some cross-national surveys using a common self-report instrument have become available [ 14], standardized instruments alone do not solve comparability problems [ 15].
68 Moreover, although this was the first study to conduct a daily assessment of dengue on the quality of life, DALYS were not calculated limiting comparability with previous studies.
Lacy poses the same questions: "If we can't have comparability how can you assess performance, and how can you compete on the axis of sustainability?" Mandatory carbon reporting is on the horizon.
In conclusion, cardinal unitary measures are not necessary for comparability; and comparability is neither necessary nor sufficient for choice, or, specifically, economic, social or political decision-making, to achieve a desired state of welfare.
