These selection criteria may have consequences for the external validity of our results. (academic.oup.com)
«The entire validity of the results of a clinical trial becomes questionable if the trial is not adequately «powered» to assess its endpoints.» (mdanderson.org)
Regardless of one's position on the legal validity of the result, the result is a reminder (for those old enough to remember, or otherwise be aware of) of these statements and calls for reform (outside of the tort system) in cases such as Ferguson v Hamilton Civic Hospitals (1983), 40 OR (2d) 577, 1983 CanLII 1724 (ON SC) aff'd (1985) 50 OR (2d) 754, 1985 CanLII 2045 (ONCA). (slaw.ca)