Recognizing that any single simple measure cannot be accurate, one hallmark of Bonanno's research methodology has relied on several independent measures simultaneously.

The medical tests could provide an independent measure of Pinochet supporters' demands that he be freed on grounds of ill health.

Virtually every independent measure of customer satisfaction has declined.

Ratings based on audit findings serve as an independent measure of control effectiveness and management awareness.

This independent measure of effectiveness of any policy, provided by the atmosphere itself (where CO2 levels matter most!)

Systems design shall take into account, that unambiguous locating service requires at least three independent measures per target.

But it is not an absolute or independent measure.

In this way the results of characterisation studies can be corroborated by alternative, and independent, measures of similarity.

Perhaps most importantly, it's an independent and objective measure; the first of its kind in this country.

The government has not encouraged such independent measures, seeking to prevent undue alarm and insisting that everything necessary is being done.