Table 2 Criteria for quality assessment of cross-sectional studies (The Joanna Briggs Institute 2020)
From: Applicability of the mandibular canine index for sex estimation: a systematic review
Q1) Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample clearly defined? Q2) Were the study subjects and the setting described in detail? Q3) Was the exposure measured in a valid and reliable way? Q4) Were objective, standard criteria used for measurement of the condition? Q5) Were confounding factors identified? Q6) Were strategies to deal with confounding factors stated? Q7) Were the outcomes measured in a valid and reliable way? Q8) Was appropriate statistical analysis used? |