Publication bias: what is it? How do we measure it? How do we avoid it?

Fujian Song, Lee Hooper, Yoon K LokeNorwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKAbstract: Publication bias occurs when results of published studies are systematically different from results of unpublished studies. The term "dissemination bias" has also been recommended to...

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Main Authors: Song F, Hooper L, Loke YK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-07-01
Series:Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/publication-bias-what-is-it-how-do-we-measure-it-how-do-we-avoid-it-a13576