does "by" have meaning in this context? "The tracking deviation score of the peripheral perception test decreased *by* (0.3± 1.45) value at the end as compared to the beginning of the shift for day-shift group, while increased for the night-shift group (0.3± 0.86)" Is the use of "value" necessary?
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"decreased by" is OK. The word "value" should be deleted. I find the brackets unnecessary.
— GPY
"decreased by" is OK.
The word "value" should be deleted.
I find the brackets unnecessary.
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" The range of uncertainty seems to overwhelm the data, calling into doubt even the interpretations "decreased" and "increased".
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