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One-way RM ANOVAs using the techniques as the independent variable were conducted to analyze questionnaire results. Bonferroni corrections were used for multiple comparisons and Greenhouse-Geisser corrections were used when sphericity could not be assumed. For the purpose of the analyses, data were recoded such that greater numbers are better. To account for experiment-wise alpha inflation, effects with significance levels above. 003 (.05/17) should be interpreted with caution. 

EPA ARIP Responses to questionnaires sent by EPA from facilities that have had significant releases purpose is to learn about causes and consequences of hazardous material incidents 1986-Present Supplements NRC reports for more significant events Additional information on causal factors, consequences, and company safety programs Data are easily analyzed for common causes Includes all states and localities Survey relies on voluntary compliance Not comprehensive limited to select cases Checklist approach limits value of information to understand root cause Not designed to be a lessons-leamed database... 

A survey of 486 textile workers, from three cotton mills and one man-made fibers plant, was completed by investigators of Tulane Medical School (32). Measurements of dust, ° respiratory symptoms by the Schilling questionnaire and of ventilatory function were analyzed for correlation. The results indicated... 

ARIP involves collecting questionnaire information from facilities that have had significant releases of hazardous substances, developing a national accidental release database, analyzing the collected information, and disseminating the results of the analysis to those involved in chemical accident prevention activities. ARIP also helps to focus industry s attention on the causes of accidental releases and the means to prevent them. The database is publicly available and covers incidents from 1986-1999. 

Several studies have reported antibodies being produced in response to an HDl inhalation exposures. In one study, 149 men and 1 woman were selected to prospectively evaluate any clinical signs of illness associated with HDl exposure and, by blood antibody production, to both HDl and HDl trimer. These workers were employed in a factory that spray-painted trucks with paint containing HDl and HDl trimer. Questionnaires were distributed that asked about clinical symptomology, blood samples were taken periodically for antibody determination, and the ambient air in their work environment was sampled for HDl and HDl trimer concentrations over an 18-month period. Serum samples were analyzed via an ELISA for antibodies to HDl and/or HDl trimer. Mean levels of exposure for both HDl and HDl trimer were found to be extremely variable. For the HDl monomer, the levels were between <0.08 and... 

Qualitative methodology uses small samples of subjects and the method of (usually) personal interviews, based on structured or more usually semi-structured questionnaires. The interviews are tape- or video-recorded and then transcribed and analyzed for patterns and categories in students thinking. Data treatment can also be done by commercial packages for qualitative analysis. This methodology provides the possibility for in-depth monitoring and study of students ideas and understandings about scientific concepts. One could think of written questionnaires as instant pictures, and of interviews as motion pictures. 

One indirect measure of methamphetamine production is to analyze the number of times a country is identified, by the country making the seizure, as the origin of the seized drug. This information is normally furnished in the Annual Reports Questionnaire. Based on this method,15 over the 2003-05 period the three largest methamphetamine producers in the region seem to be China, followed by Myanmar, the Philippines and other Asia . This includes countries such as Indonesia, the Lao PDR and India, mainly producing for the local market. 

Polybrominated Biphenyls. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and three other federal agencies, began a major study to assess the health effects of PBBs after the Michigtm contamination episode. A health questionnaire and blood samples were collected from people affected by the feed contamination incident. MDCH had the responsibility to analyze several thousand samples for PBB from 1975 to 1978. MDCH continues contact with this cohort, updates health questionnaires, and collects blood samples to be analyzed (MDCH 2002). 

At the start of the study, each participant was asked to evaluate the condition of facial skin using a prestudy evaluation sheet. At the end of each 7-day period after the beginning of the test, each participant was to use a magnifying mirror to examine his or her face and answer questions on an evaluation sheet. At the end of the study, the questionnaires were compiled and analyzed to determine trends. As important as the questionnaires were the positive and negative comments of the participants concerning their impressions of improvements. 

Aliquots of 50 pmol were pipetted into pre-washed 1.5 ml polypropylene microfuge tubes and vacuum dried. Several aliquots were analyzed by committee members to insure sample quality before distribution. Two aliquots of ABRF-94SEQ were sent to each of the 258 ABl member facilities along with instructions for sample solubilization, a short questionnaire, a data analysis worksheet, and several commonly used methods for cysteine and tryptophan analysis. Members were encouraged to try at least one of the methods described. All results were returned to an independent third party who, after removing all identifying labels, forwarded the anonymous data to the committee for analysis. 

An interesting addition to the system is a semiautomatic learning tool. This monitors user habits and collects data about the use of excipients. Statistical analysis is performed on these data, allowing agreed alterations to be made to the database. The user is also asked to reply to a questionnaire regarding the recommended formulation and its performance. The data are analyzed by the expert system founder group, and provide the background for further alterations and developments. 

Problems on recycled wood when used as a raw material in PB production were analyzed according to the questionnaire survey from the eleven makers. Problems can be classified into eight items, and the results of the importance calculated numerically with some assumptions are shown in Figure 4. 

Accurate assessment of supply and intake is a complex procedure. In practice, a crude estimate of intake can be obtained from a careful clinical history taken by an experienced practitioner or from a food frequency questionnaire that summarizes the content of the individuars diet over several days, depending on how frequently particular typical foods are consumed. A more accurate quantitative assessment usually requires a minimum of three days recording of a complete dietary diary, which is subsequently analyzed using a computer program with reference tables of the nutritional contents of most foods. Unfortunately, estimates of the portion size, amounts consumed, and actual nutritional composition of the food consumed may be inaccurate. In addition, the disease process also affects the amount actually consumed and absorbed, further reducing the accuracy of the estimate of nutritional intake. 

Of the first 2166 questionnaires, 95.6% (2071) were analyzed. The results are shown in Table 2, which lists the total number of analyses for each determination on these 2071 patients, and shows how many of the tests would normally have been requested and were normal. Also shown are the tests which would not normally have been requested, and these are divided into four categories (1) normal (2) expected abnormal (3) abnormal, leading to a new or additional diagnosis (4) abnormal, unexpected, and unexplained at the time of completing the questionnaire. 

Members of the JP8 research team collected all exposure specimens and outcome data. For the most part, the researchers associated with specific subprotocols (such as the Postural Sway Test) included in the overall JP8 study were responsible for applying tests, analyzing specimens and collecting data specific to their sub-protocols. The exceptions to this rule were time-series logs, study eligibility, exertion and daily activity questionnaires, and blood specimen collection. The blood specimens were collected by AFRL phlebot-omists, divided into aliquots and provided to other researchers. The questionnaires and logs were collected by AFIERA personnel, entered into spreadsheets and provided to all researchers to aid in their analyses. 

ACS salary survey. Foremost among the sources of salary information is the yearly survey carried out by the ACS Office of Career Services. Each year this office poUs thousands of society members, many of whom complete and mail an extensive questionnaire. A social science methodologist analyzes the results and compiles them into annual reports typically entitled Starting Salaries 1996 and Salaries 1996. These reports are detailed and broad and are most informative when hiring is vigorous, especially of inexperienced new graduates. 

Starting Salaries 1996 reports starting wages by divisions of the chemical industry like plastics and pharmaceuticals. It also presents them by the highest academic degree granted to employed chemists who completed the questionnaire. Salaries 1996 analyzes chemists employment rates and other data. Staff writers at ACS excerpt both reports for periodical publications like Chemical and Engineering News, Today s Chemist at Work, and even the British journal Chemistry and Industry. Chemical libraries offer all these periodicals to readers. The survey typically harvests more information than the reports can hold, so the ACS Ofiice of Career Services makes the overflow available to inquirers. 

The National Committee on Science and Technology (NCST) has made an extended study to determine the types of research which are now necessary. Many questionnaires were circulated throughout the industry and the results were analyzed. From this study the NCST technological plans (26, 27, 28, 29, 30) have been published which outline the research needs of the industry. There are two reports which pertain particularly to the chemical industry (29, 30). These documents are being used for national planning and are influencing the allocation of research funds. 

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