Sentence examples for test of assumptions from inspiring English sources

This again suggests that an index of discrimination serves a useful purpose as an empirical test of assumptions such Wyrwich's: 'Likert response items (if chosen correctly) are more discriminating between individuals than dichotomous items'.

Raising a child is iterative, an endless testing of assumptions about right and wrong, a constant adaptation to the evolving nature of the child and his or her relationship with their parents and others.

This re-appraisal of an established simulator should remind readers of the importance of sensitivity testing of assumptions, both explicit and implicit.

Unfortunately, Welsh et al. (2008) did not provide the details (model diagnostic statistics, tests of assumptions) needed to assess whether or not their analyses of body condition may be accurate.

Yet, the limited understanding of the contribution of genes to phenotypic variation precludes the testing of assumptions regarding genetic contributions to racial differences [16], [17].

Presentation of results may also include the testing of assumptions.

Consequently the analysis is concerned with tests of fit, and tests of assumptions such as unidimensionality.

First of all, theoretical drawbacks exist with regard to the preliminary testing of assumptions.

Evaluations included psychometric tests of assumptions underlying scale construction and scoring, score distributions, and reliability.

Item 10 (McShane et al, 2005b) includes recommendations to report statistical model methods and testing of assumptions.

Psychometric analyses included tests of assumptions underlying the construction of SF-36 scales, analysis of principal components to test the hypothesized structure of the SF-36, and tests of construct validity using criterion-based and construct approaches.