In experiments with humans, the outcomes are presented verbally [ 64, 74, 75], and the obtained preferences and discount gradients are strongly influenced by the individual's ability to imagine these future situations, and relate them to his current desires.
We obtained preferences for our stimuli from a sentence completion pre-test in which 23 subjects, who did not take part in the functional MRI study, heard each sentence up to the end of the ambiguous phrase and were asked to write down a plausible continuation.
The two governments will obtain preference shares in exchange for the new capital, equivalent to about $7 billion, giving them first rights to any value the group might eventually yield.
In addition, we would like to obtain preference estimates of different stages of CHB for use in relevant economic evaluation studies.
However, brining considerably enhanced the preferences for frozen and thawed cod fillets, obtaining preferences similar to the fresh, nonbrined product (F).
To review the literature and obtain preferences and perceptions from experts regarding the role of randomized studies (RSs) and nonrandomized studies (NRSs) in systematic reviews of intervention effects.
The kappa coefficient was 0.57 (95% CI, 0.51, 0.62), indicating moderate agreement between the two formats for obtaining preferences.
We have piloted one approach, using the Internet to obtain preferences on written health state descriptions from a "standing panel" of members of the public.
By obtaining preferences for varying levels of severity, our results have greater applicability in various types of models for decision making.
