Article 2 - Week 6 Flashcards
1
Q
control groups
A
what happens to those who get it vs. those who don’t
2
Q
What are the varying types of control?
A
nothing - no treatment
usual care - wait and see
placebo/sham
contrast to something else
3
Q
4 types of selection bias
A
selection bias - selection that does not accurately represent the target population
performance bias - who is blinded in the trial
detection bias - difference in how group outcomes were determined
attrition bias - drop outs
