Criteria of the Category Scientific Soundness
The criteria of the category scientific soundness test the direct methodological characteristics of a quality indicator. The assessment of these criteria is methodologically justifiable.
The following criteria belong to the category scientific soundness:
- Indicator evidence
- Clarity of definitions (of the indicator and its application)
- Reliability
- Ability of statistical differentiation
- Risk adjustment
- Sensitivity
- Specificity
- Validity
