Bias Flashcards
1
Q
Systematic errors include (2)
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-confounding
-bias
2
Q
Random error is
A
Chance variation
3
Q
Two types of bias are
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-selection bias
-misclassification bias
4
Q
Misclassification bias can be
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-differential
-non differential
5
Q
Types of selection bias (4)
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-non-response bias
-lost to follow up bias
-exclusion bias
-survival bias
6
Q
Types of misclassification bias include
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-recall bias
-interviewer bias
-obsequiousness bias (Clever Hans effect)
7
Q
Non differential misclassification is
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Errors in one group are independent to the other group
8
Q
Differential misclassification is
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Errors occur to a greater extent in one group
9
Q
Chance variation is
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Random error (variability in data cannot be explained)
