Understanding Bias in Research Methods Quiz
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What is the term for an error that occurs when the recorded value measured by the scale or the device is different from the true value?

  • Random Error (correct)
  • Observer Bias
  • Detection Bias
  • Performance Bias
  • Which type of bias occurs when study participants select themselves to join the study?

  • Detection Bias
  • Observer Bias
  • Self-selection Bias (correct)
  • Performance Bias
  • What term is used to describe an error in research methods that leads to skewing the results in a specific direction?

  • Systematic Error (correct)
  • Observer Bias
  • Performance Bias
  • Attrition Bias
  • In which step of the study might selection bias be introduced?

    <p>Random Sequence Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an error caused by differences in the baseline characteristics of the study group?

    <p>Selection Bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

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