>>> All that assures is that Cox methodology per se was mentioned in the statistical analysis plan. It does not imply that the way DNDN conducted the Cox analysis was pre-specified.<<<
My own reading of the document statement would be that the analysis was prespecified , meaning the complete method and details of the analysis as would be understandable to someone knowledgeable in the field.
Of course , I'm assuming that Fair Disclosure also means unambiguous disclosure. Yeah , right.
In this case I think the statement was carefully crafted so as to convey whatever definition they needed it to convey , then or in the future , depending on the circumstances.