Classification Methodology
Expert Panel
with 9 members
Review of cases
N = x
Subgroup Reviews
x/3 + 5 +5 cases
Subgroup Reviews
x/3 + 5 + 5 cases
Subgroup Reviews
x/3 + 5 +5 cases
•Blinding of data by experienced child psychiatrist not on panel
•Determination of event classification based on reliable and valid constructs
•Training on classification system to establish reliability of panel members
•Consensus discussion of non-concordant cases
(additional cases to
prevent stratification bias)
Generate Classified Cases