Measuring diagnostic consistency.
Statistical analysis can only be as reliable as the data analysed. In clinical or epidemiological dental research, variations in the interpretation of diagnostic criteria can have a marked effect on the reliability of subsequent analysis. Methods of measuring examiner consistency in these circumstances are discussed, and illustrative examples provided.
Bulman
J S
JS
Osborn
J F
JF
D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis; D003945:Diagnosis, Oral / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011336:Probability