Table 2 Summary statistics for article quality
Criteria | Overall mean ± SD | Pre-IOM report | Post-IOM report |
|---|---|---|---|
Applicability | 5.00 ± 0.00 | 5.00 ± 0.00 | 5.00 ± 0.00 |
Opinions v. facts | 3.92 ± 1.03 | 4.02 ± 1.10 | 3.91 ± 1.02 |
Validity | 2.83 ± 0.49 | 2.84 ± 0.47 | 2.83 ± 0.50 |
Magnitude | 3.84 ± 0.94 | 3.41 ± 0.89 | 3.52 ± 0.95 |
Precision | 1.08 ± 0.45 | 1.14 ± 0.64 | 1.07 ± 0.38 |
Consistency | 2.79 ± 1.71 | 1.95 ± 0.97* | 3.04 ± 1.18* |
Consequences | 2.26 ± 1.14 | 2.05 ± 1.14 | 2.34 ± 1.13 |
Global | 2.98 ± 0.95 | 3.16 ± 0.98 | 2.94 ± 0.94 |