Effects of criteria and checklists on reliability in preclinical evaluation
Vann, W.F.; Machen, J.B.; Hounshell, P.B.
Journal of Dental Education 47(10): 671-675
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-0337 PMID: 6225789 Document Number: 217824
This study sought to expand and clarify research on intra- and interexaminer reliability in preclinical pedodontic grading. Six examiners graded 30 dentoform preparations using three different evaluation methods in a design that controlled the effects of order. The three methods were global (glance and grade), checklist with criteria (analytical), and checklist only. No method resulted in superior intra- or interexaminer reliability. The three evaluation methods can be easily adapted or replicated by other clinical disciplines, and the research design offers a model for similar studies in other preclinical and clinical dental settings.