Data Request Number:
2016-1038
Is the scientific purpose of the research proposal clearly described?:
Yes
Will request create or materially enhance generalizable scientific and/or medical knowledge to inform science and public health?:
Yes
Can the proposed research be reasonably addressed using the requested data?:
Yes, or it’s highly likely
Please use this space to provide any comments, feedback or concerns (optional):
I am not fully convinced by the rationale of this proposal and can see several sources of bias and uncertainty in the use of control data in a heteregeneous population. But this could be debated post-publication.
But on the whole I think it is a reasonable and bona fide use of the data.
Recommendation for this data request:
Approve
