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. 2008 Nov;3(6):1702–1710. doi: 10.2215/CJN.01820408

Table 5.

Kappa statistics for interobserver variation (normal versus abnormal scan)

Parameter Comparison between Observers Kappa Score Probability > Z
Peritoneal calcification Observer 1 versus 2 0.66 0.00001
Observer 1 versus 3 0.75 0.00001
Observer 2 versus 3 0.54 0.00001
Bowel thickening Observer 1 versus2 0.46 0.00001
Observer 1 versus 3 0.42 0.00001
Observer 2 versus 3 0.71 0.00001
Bowel tethering Observer 1 versus 2 0.72 0.00001
Observer 1 versus3 0.57 0.00001
Observer 2 versus 3 0.57 0.00001
Loculations Observer 1 versus 2 0.33 0.0009
Observer 1 versus 3 0.21 0.01
Observer 2 versus 3 0.40 0.00006
Peritoneal thickening Observer 1 versus2 0.32 0.004
Observer 1 versus 3 0.27 0.008
Observer 2 versus 3 0.59 0.00001
Bowel dilatation Observer 1 versus3 0.63 0.00001