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Preferred term

bias in scientific studies

Definition

In empirical science, bias is any factor that may systematically distort quantitative or qualitative conclusions and recommendations. Psychological sources of biases have separate encyclopedia entries. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Bias in Scientific Studies]

Broader concept

biostatistics and clinical epidemiology

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methods

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/bias_in_scientific_studies

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