The NPSC did not judge the scientific merit of the conclusions reached by the sponsor of each mock submission but rather considered the experimental design, organization of data, and adequacy of the information available to support the hypothesis, including the relationship of the genomics data to the general toxicology data.
During its meetings the JMPR pointed out the need to consider both ethical (particularly the relevant components of the Helsinki Declaration) [ 29] and scientific issues, particularly involving the quality and integrity of the data and the adequacy of the documentation of methods (including statistics and control values) [ 28].
The demographic characteristics and clinical data, including laboratory data and adequacy of PD, were collected.
However, the definitions of some of these (e.g. flexibility and acceptability) would need further refinement, and a number of these characteristics were rated as low in importance and had little consistency between raters (e.g. legislative requirement for data collection, and adequacy of data for injury surveillance).
Electronic data validation systems will ensure that data sets conform to the agreed data models and the quality and adequacy of the submitted data will be regularly reviewed from a clinical perspective.
With about 300,000 operative episodes this could provide very interesting and useful data regarding the level and adequacy of surgical training provided.
All focus group participants were asked to offer their feedback and reflections regarding the accuracy and adequacy of data coding and of the key themes that were identified by the project team.
The task force is also meant to assess the "availability and adequacy" of crime data, and troubleshoot ways to improve data gathering "in a manner that will aid in the understanding of crime trends".
Knowing uncertainties and their kind, sources, and consequences would help in assessing the reliability, relevance, and adequacy of the available data and enable better acting under uncertainty, e.g., for political or scientific decisions concerning prioritizing research or regulation.
At the August workshop, speakers covered issues ranging from the strength and adequacy of remote-sensing data to new directions in satellite research, coverage with land-based monitoring networks, and the challenges of using spatial data to address air quality and health outcomes.
