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Items which aimed to detect the presence of bias were scored 3 for yes (items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12), items which aimed to detect sources of variation between studies were scored 2 for yes (item 1) and items which were related to the quality of reporting were scored 1 for yes (items 2, 8, 9, 13, 14).
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All other items were given 1 point for yes (items: 4, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14).
A total methodological quality score (ranging from 0 11) was calculated by summing up all yes items.
The RMDQ score is calculated by adding up the number of "yes" items, ranging from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating more severe disability.
The RDQ score is calculated by adding up the number of "yes" items, ranging from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating more severe disability [ 24].
Just remember to indicate (by checking "yes" on item 3 of form PHS-398) that you qualify for consideration as an early-career scientist.
When the response is given that indicates pathology (i.e., yes to item 1), the interviewer must follow up by asking if that is true in general.
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