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Data quality and quantity are important issues when addressing the limitations of the existing calculated log P models. The amount of data for log P prediction is one of the largest in the field. The MedChem database contains the largest commercially available collection, with over 60 000 measurements of log P and... 

Kenna and Sheiner (41) used a simulation study to show that the MPML method— which uses an aU compliance data-dosage history questionnaire, Cq, available from all subjects and combines that with dosing history obtained with MEMS, C, from a random fraction of subjects, effectively calibrating Cq to C—is superior to other methods that use only one compliance measure, or both, or neither where neither was intention-to-treat. The authors showed that the MPML approach yielded efficient dose-response estimates over a wide range of clinical trial designs, effect sizes, and varying quality and quantity of compliance information. The method was shown to maintain good performance even when its key assumptions were violated and compliance data were sparse. 

The second question concerns the quality of the chemical control, directed more at the chemical analysis proper and its procedure. Important factors here are sufficient specificity and accuracy together with a short analysis time. In connection with accuracy, we can possible consider the quantization of the analytical information obtainable. For instance, from the above example of titration, if we assume for the pH measurement an accuracy of 0.02, an uncertainty remains of 0.04 over a total range of 14.0, which means a gain in information of n1 = 14.0/0.04 = 350 (at least 8 bits) with an accuracy of 5% as a mean for the titration end-point establishment of both acids, the remaining uncertainty of 1% over a range of 2 x 100% means a gain in information of n2 = 200 (at least 7 bits), so that the two-dimensional presentation of this titration represents a quantity of information I = 2log nx n2 = 15 bits at least. 

The value of (H) for each solute was determined in each solvent mixture over 10 different linear velocities that covered the normal practical range of velocities used in LC. Measurements at each velocity were taken in triplicate which resulted in a minimum of 180 values of (H) being taken for each solute. Each data set, from each solvent mixture, was fitted to each dispersion equation and the values for the respective constants (A), (B), (C), etc. calculated, together with the index of determination for each fitting, it ia seen that the data was sufficient in both quantity, and quality to be able to dentify the most appropriate dispersion equation with some confidence. The results obtained are shown in table 2. 

Knowing the relationships between chemical and sensorial variables, objective methods can be obtained to evaluate the food quality. Juries of experts cannot be formed and used so easily as the measurement of chemical quantities can. Besides, the knowledge of these relationships will be able to retain, so to speak, sensorial evaluations and follow the evolution of taste over a long period, so that it may be foreseen as well. 

Another factor to be taken into account is the degree of over determination, or the ratio between the number of observations and the number of variable parameters in the least-squares problem. The number of observations depends on many factors, such as the X-ray wavelength, crystal quality and size, X-ray flux, temperature and experimental details like counting time, crystal alignment and detector characteristics. The number of parameters is likewise not fixed by the size of the asymmetric unit only and can be manipulated in many ways, like adding parameters to describe complicated modes of atomic displacements from their equilibrium positions. Estimated standard deviations on derived bond parameters are obtained from the least-squares covariance matrix as a measure of internal consistency. These quantities do not relate to the absolute values of bond lengths or angles since no physical factors feature in their derivation. 

Control samples should have a high degree of similarity to the actual samples analyzed otherwise, one cannot draw reliable conclusions on the measurement system s performance. Control samples must be so homogeneous and stable that individual increments measured at various times will have less variability than the measurement process itself. Quality Control samples are prepared by adding known amounts of analytes to blank specimens. They can be purchased as certified reference material (CRM) or may be prepared in-house. In the latter case, sufficient quantities should be prepared to allow the same samples to be used over a longer period of time. Their stability over time should be proven and their accuracy verified, preferably through interlaboratory tests or by other analysis methods. 

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