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Science Advisor Programs

Evaluating the Quality of Individual Studies

Sample evaluation form which tracks:

  • reference
  • exposure measure and range
  • outcome classification
  • participant selection and comparability
  • consideration of likely confounding
  • completeness of results
  • adequate sample size
  • additional comments - limitations in confidence in results
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