χ2 analysis of the responses (question 1) of the DATTA panelists determined that the frequencies of responses (established, investigational, unacceptable, or indeterminate) differ significantly from those expected due to chance alone (P<.001). Additionally, construction of 95% confidence intervals comparing the established category with a category combining the investigational, unacceptable, and indeterminate categories showed a significant difference, indicating that the DATTA panelists considered the technology to be established for the specified indications.
χ2 analysis of the responses (question 2) of the DATTA panelists determined that the frequencies of responses (established, investigational, unacceptable, or indeterminate) did not differ significantly from those expected due to chance alone (P>.10). A total of 29 responses were received. Depending upon the question, from three to five respondents offered no opinion.
χ2 analysis of the responses of the DATTA panelists determined that the frequencies of responses (established, investigational, unacceptable, or indeterminate) differ significantly from those expected due to chance alone (P<.001). Additionally, construction of 95% confidence intervals comparing the established category with a category combining the investigational, unacceptable, and indeterminate categories showed a significant difference, indicating that the DATTA panelists considered the technology to be established for the specified indications. A total of 29 responses were received. Seven and eight respondents offered no opinion on questions A and B, respectively.
χ2 analysis of the responses of the DATTA panelists determined that the frequencies of responses (established, investigational, unacceptable, or indeterminate) differ significantly from those expected due to chance alone (P<.001). Additionally, construction of 95% confidence intervals comparing the established category with a category combining the investigational, unacceptable, and indeterminate categories showed a significant difference, indicating that the DATTA panelists considered the technology to be established for the specified conditions. Six panelists offered no opinion on this question.
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