Table 2 Variables measured to describe the fecal samples
Variable | Scale of measurement | Levels |
|---|---|---|
Fecal sample | Nominal | Delivered a sample, sparse sample, no sample |
Clinical assessment of the fecal consistency | Ordinal | 1—Firm, 2—Soft and shaped, 3—Loose, 4—Watery |
Fecal dry matter | Percentage | 0 to 100% |
Fecal color score | Nominal | Brown, black, grey, white, green, yellow |
Fecal deposit score | Nominal | Blood, mucus, fibrin, necrotic debris |
Fecal pH | Discontinuous | 0; 14 |