Sentence examples for use of data extraction from inspiring English sources

The reviewer may make use of data extraction forms to assist the sifting, sorting and annotation of primary source materials but they do not take the form of a single, standard list of questions as used in a traditional systematic review.

Data were extracted by two reviewers independently using a set of data extraction forms which was developed for the meta-review: 1) the AMSTAR checklist [ 28], 2) two forms for data about the reviews and 3) one form for data about the tools (Additional file 4).

Using the primary datasets reduces potential sources of errors introduced when compiling data from published studies that may have used different methods of data extraction and aggregation.

Geographical features of interest including wetland boundaries were also mapped using a combination of data extraction from digitised versions of recently updated 1 50,000 topographical maps (available from the Department of Maps and Surveys, Entebbe, Uganda), and field mapping.

Authors make recommendations for improving the accuracy of data extraction using the three programs.

Two reviewers will code and extract data independently using the following categories: General: date of data extraction, author(s), article title, type of publication, country of origin, and source of funding.

Deprivation scores were derived from national statistics using patient postcodes at the point of data extraction (in compliance with data governance standards) [ 25].

It was not possible to separate results of the extension to the earlier trial, and for the purposes of data extraction, we used the later report, which included more patients [ 42].

Data were abstracted on the following items: publication year; objective; diagnostic test; target disorder; search terms (or whether an algorithm was given); databases searched; inclusion criteria (and whether they were made explicit); process of data extraction; method used to assess quality including QUADAS [ 12]; presence of heterogeneity; and responses to the PRISMA statement [ 14].

Figure 9 (albeit Edmonton) and Figure 10 illustrate emerging sources of data extraction ripe for use as empirical inputs into the DSSW model.

Validation of data extraction was confirmed using built-in logical checks of the data (e.g., edit checks).