Be statistically valid, reliable, and accurate, Be comparable across collection types; and Meet the minimum reliability threshold, as determined by statistical testing.

Tobacco referenced in this fact sheet refers to commercial tobacco products and not to the sacred and traditional tobacco used by some American Indian communities for ceremonial or medicinal …

I. INTRODUCTION This guideline is intended to assist an applicant in presenting the clinical and statistical data required as part of an application under 21 CFR 314. 50. The guideline describes an …

May 12, 2025 · In the United States, recent data show that rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reached an all-time high in 2021 among both females and males, and all racial and ethnic groups. …

Feb 3, 2025 · 2.1 Have expert determinations been applied outside of the health field? 2.2 Who is an “expert?” 2.3 What is an acceptable level of identification risk for an expert determination? 2.4 How …

Statistical sampling draws a random sample from a collection of claims and extrapolates (in other words, projects) the results of the sample to the entire “universe” of claims. OMHA statistical sampling is …

The more alcohol consumed, the greater the risk of cancer. 6,8-11 For certain cancers, like breast, mouth, and throat cancers, evidence shows that this risk may start to increase around one or fewer …

In principle, being able to detect a statistically significant difference in pairwise comparisons between doses is not necessary if a statistically significant trend (upward slope) across doses can be …

Dec 16, 2022 · HHS is deeply committed to improving the physical and mental health and well-being of every American as we work to address the evolving crisis. HHS continues to support science- and …

Executive Summary Reliable and accurate scientific information is a cornerstone of effective policy- and decision- making. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) …