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Annika Reinke^1,2,3, Minu D Tizabi^4,5, Michael Baumgartner⁶

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Choosing appropriate validation metrics is crucial for scientific progress, especially in AI image analysis. This study identifies common pitfalls in metric selection to improve reliability and accessibility of information for researchers.

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Area of Science:

Artificial intelligence
Biomedical image analysis
Scientific validation

Background:

Validation metrics are critical for scientific progress and AI translation.
Inadequate metric selection, particularly in image analysis, is a growing concern.
Existing knowledge on validation metric limitations is fragmented and difficult to access.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a centralized, reliable resource on pitfalls in validation metrics for image analysis.
To enhance understanding and improve the selection of validation metrics in scientific research.
To address the gap between AI research and its practical application through better validation.

Main Methods:

A multistage Delphi process involving a multidisciplinary expert consortium.
Extensive community feedback incorporated to refine findings.
Development of a domain-agnostic taxonomy for categorizing pitfalls.

Main Results:

Identification and categorization of common pitfalls in validation metrics for image analysis.
Creation of a comprehensive resource for researchers.
Generalizable pitfalls across various application domains, not limited to biomedical imaging.

Conclusions:

Improved comprehension of validation metric pitfalls enhances scientific rigor.
Accessible, reliable information on metric selection is vital for AI translation.
Standardized understanding of validation is key for advancing image analysis research.