Most studies had clear objectives, documented selection criteria, provided a representative sample, defined the exposure/characteristics of participants under study and used appropriate statistical tests.
Other common omissions were a lack of: clearly stated pre-specified objectives, documented primary and secondary outcomes and planned sub-group analyses, relevant sample size calculations, power to assess recovery and a clear diagram showing participant flow.
Studies did well on a number of quality assessment questions including having clear objectives, documenting selection criteria, providing a representative sample, defining interventions/characteristics under study, defining and using appropriate outcomes, describing results clearly and using appropriate statistical tests.
The studies in general did well on a number of quality assessment questions including having clear objectives, documenting selection criteria, providing a representative sample, defining interventions/characteristics under study, defining and using appropriate outcomes, describing results clearly and using appropriate statistical tests (where described).
"We haven't had a chance to look at it," Mr. Kelly added, "but I wouldn't take the position that this is an objective document".
If Mr. Ray cares at all about his credibility, and about whether the public sees his report as an objective document or a time bomb lobbed at Mrs. Clinton's campaign, he will delay it until after the election.
Will regulators create an objective, documented process for social network profile scoring?
Fifteen patients were enrolled with objective documented progression, whereas 14 patients only had subjective worsening.
