- From: Kashyap, Vipul <VKASHYAP1@PARTNERS.ORG>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:54:21 -0400
- To: "Daniel Rubin" <rubin@med.stanford.edu>, <samwald@gmx.at>, <public-semweb-lifesci@w3.org>
- Cc: <ogbujic@ccf.org>
> "Evidence" is important, but is complex. If evidence is from > collection of facts, then exactly how do those facts provide the > evidence (there are many types of analyses you can do on raw data to > produce evidence). So evidence is a function of the facts, the > analysis method, the method of inference, and perhaps even the > observer (e.g., if the evidence is a radiology image or physical > exam, there is inter-observer variation). > And it's definitely necessary to relate the hypotheses to the > evidence with probabilities. [VK] We are working on modeling nursing assessments right now ... So a given observation (fact) forms the basis for the assessment, there is a risk scale associated with the assessment, which typically aggregates component assessment scores (possibly weighted) and a classification rule which stratrifies patients according to their risk score. The analysis method is basically "clinical judgement" and the method of inference is classification... Interesting... your definition of evidence is general enough.. may be it can capture use cases both in the biological and clinical domain? Cheers, ---Vipul The information transmitted in this electronic communication is intended only for the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this information in error, please contact the Compliance HelpLine at 800-856-1983 and properly dispose of this information.
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