Sentence examples for operational bias from inspiring English sources

Following the pilot study, patient approved operating instructions were devised to avoid operational bias and ensure optimal use of the device.

Since adaptive design involves interim analyses and is more complex than traditional fixed design, some points such as possibility of introducing statistical and operational bias should be considered when planning and implementing such trials.

In order to safeguard the integrity of the trial and avoid operational bias following an unblinded interim precautions need to be put in place to limit access to both the results and, even, the analysis plans.

Automated voxel-based morphometry (VBM) method was used in order to minimize operational biases when comparing the Neuroanatomical differences between patients with PTSD and the control subjects, [ 32, 33].

The academic biostatisticians' views may reflect their experience in the logistical and operational aspects of trials for example, the complexity of informed consent, protocol deviations and risks for operator bias.

The study was done on nine populations of Drosophila melanogaster – M1-3, C1-3 and F1-3 representing male biased, equal and female biased operational sex ratio respectively.

Equipment from meteorological stations is subject to malfunction and operational differences that bias measurements (NCAR [2014]).

Among the RCTs reviewed, considerable variability was evident with respect to study size, randomization method, frequency of intervention repetition, potential bias, operational definition of adherence, identification of the intervention types, study follow-up, definition of standard of care, and inclusion criteria used.

These results mirror evidence from Weir et al.'s 2011 meta-analysis in which an increase in operational sex ratio bias lead to a decrease in male courtship rate and aggression but an increase in copulation duration and mate guarding, further supporting the idea that males may be able to assess rival density using these chemical cues.

Under male biased operational sex ratio (M-regime), male-male competition is likely to be high and opportunities of mating are likely to be low.

This biased operational sex ratio, with corresponding male-induced harm to females, might have contributed to the mortality of 8 females prior to laying all of their eggs.