5 Questions
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
Which type of bias occurs when study participants select themselves to join the study?
Self-selection Bias
What term is used to describe an error in research methods that leads to skewing the results in a specific direction?
Systematic Error
In which step of the study might selection bias be introduced?
Random Sequence Generation
What is the term for an error caused by differences in the baseline characteristics of the study group?
Selection Bias
Test your knowledge of bias in research methods with this quiz. Learn about systematic errors that can skew results, such as selection bias, performance bias, detection bias, observer bias, recall bias, and more.
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