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What is bias defined as in the context of results?
What is bias defined as in the context of results?
What can biases lead to in estimating the true intervention effect?
What can biases lead to in estimating the true intervention effect?
How can biases vary?
How can biases vary?
What is a characteristic of bias in results?
What is a characteristic of bias in results?
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What is the relationship between bias and the truth?
What is the relationship between bias and the truth?
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Study Notes
Bias in Results
- Bias is defined as a systematic error or deviation from the truth in results.
- Biases can lead to two possible outcomes:
- Under-estimation of the true intervention effect
- Over-estimation of the true intervention effect
- The magnitude of biases can vary.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of bias in research, its effects on results, and how it can lead to under or over-estimation of the true intervention effect.
