Table 2 Question to consider when defining the scope
From: A proposed framework for developing quality assessment tools
● What study designs will be targeted by the new tool? |
● Will the tool consider only risk of bias (internal validity) or will it also be concerned with assessing applicability (external validity) and possibly reporting quality? |
● What is the definition of quality for the tool? How is risk of bias defined? How are other components of quality defined (if included), e.g. applicability? |
● What type of tool structure will be adopted, e.g. simple checklist design or a domain-based approach? |
● How will quality items be rated within the tool? |