Dental nonmetric trait intraobserver precision

Three Observations of a Large Sample

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ID3778802
AuthorsLuís Miguel Marado (0000-0003-0116-9433, University of Minho, corresponding author)
Year2017
Volume74
Issue1
Pages15-23
Publication date2017-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnthropologischer Anzeiger (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0003-5548 • E-ISSN: 2363-7099
PublisherS ch we iz er ba rt (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1127/anthranz/2017/0686
PMID28375424
OpenAlexW2606192229
LanguageEN
Citations received6

and LC distal accessory ridge) and three somewhat problematic cases (UM2 hypocone, UM1 Carabelli's trait, and LM1 anterior fovea). Kendall's τ-b rank correlation coefficients are usually moderate to strong (> 0.3). The results are similar to previously published studies of observer error. Error rates are likely caused by inexperience in observable surface selection and trait/grade definition. ASUDAS requires restraint from scoring teeth that are too worn or modified by caries or chipping. A careful study of trait and grade definitions is strongly encouraged. The key element in achieving high precision rates is experience. Intraobserver (and, if needed, interobserver) error should always be calculated. Overall, ASUDAS is a reliable and useful method, especially if the author's recommendations are followed.

Consistency (knowledge bases) · Statistics · Trait · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Dentistry · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Mathematics · Medicine · Orthodontics

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