New methods are developed for assessing the extent of interrater agreement when each unit to be rated is characterized by a (possibly empty) subset of a specified set of distinct nominal attributes. For such multiple attribute response data, a two-rater concordance statistic is derived, and associated statistical inference-making procedures are provided. This concordance statistic is corrected for chance agreement by using an underlying hypergeometric model. Numerical examples are given to illustrate the proposed methodology, and comparisons to other agreement statistics (e.g., kappa) are made.
We have demonstrated a postural effect on cardiac repolarization independent of heart rate using two individualized correction methods, as well as QTc-F and QTc-LR, and the bin method. Characterization of postural differences in QT/QTc (other than QTc-B) may provide a safe and inexpensive physiological control to validate the ECG methodology used in clinical trials to assess potential drug-induced QT interval changes.
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