M2 Slides - Nutrition Research: Methods and Meaning Flashcards
1
Q
Bias
A
An error that happens during research
2
Q
What are biases caused by?
A
- Study design
- How we measure data
- Carelessness
- Human biases
3
Q
What are the types of bias in research? (9)
A
- Recall bias
- Social bias
- Interviewer/observer bias
- Publication bias
- Interpretation bias
- History bias
- Attrition bias
- Instrument bias
- Sampling/selection bias
4
Q
(T/F) In 24 hour recall, you should ask, “What did you eat for breakfast yesterday?
A
- False
- Should ask, “What was the first thing you ate yesterday?”
5
Q
How do you get rid of confounders?
A
- Randomization
- Having control and variable groups
6
Q
Statistical Significance
A
The differences observed are not due to chance
7
Q
Clinical significance answers these questions (2)
A
- Is it meaningful?
- Will it make a difference?
