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A method evaluation decision chart (MEDx chart) for judging method performance
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison 53792, USA.
Objective:
To introduce a new graphical tool that improves the process of making decisions about method performance.
Data Sources:
Scientific literature, mathematical models, and the author's experience.
Study Selection:
Not applicable.
Data Extraction:
Not applicable.
Data Synthesis:
Relationship to charts of operating specifications (OPSpecs charts) provides guidance for classification of performance as poor, marginal, good, or excellent.
Conclusion:
Objective decisions on the performance of methods can be made quickly and easily with the aid of a Method Evaluation Decision Chart.
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