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Database
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Low (0)
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Use of validated and widely used dataset for the study of biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) including several years of follow-up with information of stable and progressive MCI patients
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Medium (1)
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Use of similar database with less widespread usage
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High (2)
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The participants were selected by the authors and no validated database was used
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Validation of the classification method
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Low (0)
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The study validates the classification method with a test sample and/or an independent sample
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Medium (1)
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It uses a different validation method
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High (2)
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There is no validation of the classification method
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Mathematical development of the algorithms
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Low (0)
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Explanation of their theoretical basis or architecture for neural networks
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Medium (1)
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The authors refer to literature but do not develop their mathematical notation or architecture
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High (2)
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No information about the model
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