Dahlberg formula: a novel approach for its evaluation
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.)
;
17(1): 115-124, Jan.-Feb. 2012. ilus, tab
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-623179
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The accurate evaluation of error of measurement (EM) is extremely important as in growth studies as in clinical research, since there are usually quantitatively small changes. In any study it is important to evaluate the EM to validate the results and, consequently, the conclusions. Because of its extreme simplicity, the Dahlberg formula is largely used worldwide, mainly in cephalometric studies.OBJECTIVES:
(I) To elucidate the formula proposed by Dahlberg in 1940, evaluating it by comparison with linear regression analysis; (II) To propose a simple methodology to analyze the results, which provides statistical elements to assist researchers in obtaining a consistent evaluation of the EM.METHODS:
We applied linear regression analysis, hypothesis tests on its parameters and a formula involving the standard deviation of error of measurement and the measured values. RESULTS ANDCONCLUSION:
we introduced an error coefficient, which is a proportion related to the scale of observed values. This provides new parameters to facilitate the evaluation of the impact of random errors in the research final results.
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LILACS (Americas)
Language:
English
Journal:
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Orthodontics
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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