The description of potential issues, along with recommendations for retaining, modifying, or eliminating an item, were discussed with the development team and, following agreement, changes were made to the draft items for the second wave of cognitive interviews.
The questionnaire included statements that were retained, modified or redeveloped from the Round 2 responses.
This hydraulic conductance from the lumen to the adventitia conveys substances that can be retained, modified, and activated during their mass transport through the wall.
We describe the systematic evaluation of questionnaire items, the decision-making processes, and rationale for how items were retained, modified, or deleted.
After evaluation and resolution of any inconsistencies, the local investigators return this table to the principal investigators, who conclude the audit by retaining, modifying or excluding the case.
We felt that it was important to include these adapted instruments in our analysis as, the fact that researchers felt their initial content was worthwhile to retain and modify suggested their value.
It has enabled Africans to retain a modified version of their former beliefs in witchcraft, obtaining the approval and support of Satan-hunting Christians whose life is dedicated to the pursuit of evil.
It is known that carbohydrates retain moisture, modifying texture and preventing loss of moisture as consequence.
For most Christians, for instance, the practical significance of retaining or modifying beliefs about God's power or knowledge is just as great as retaining or modifying the belief that Christianity is a better theistic explanatory hypothesis than is Islam.
Under Mr. Freeman's proposal, the lucrative contract that enables Mr. Icahn to sell millions of dollars worth of T.W.A. tickets at steep discounts would be "retained but modified and extended".
