Statistical methods used to test for agreement of medical instruments measuring continuous variables in method comparison studies: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Accurate values are a must in medicine. An important parameter in determining the quality of a medical instrument is agreement with a gold standard. Various statistical methods have been used to test for agreement. Some of these methods have been shown to be inappropriate. This can resul...

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Main Authors: Rafdzah Zaki, Awang Bulgiba, Roshidi Ismail, Noor Azina Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3360667?pdf=render

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