Sampling bias in physiotherapy research
In this article the difference between random error (due to sampling variability) and systematic error (or bias) is briefly illustrated. Major types of systematic error which occur due to errors in sampling are discussed briefly with reference to the following study designs: the randomized clinical...
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doaj-bade6ac1a0a64f6698c9ea755a8386e32020-11-25T02:16:36ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Physiotherapy0379-61752410-82191986-02-01421161810.4102/sajp.v42i1.822685Sampling bias in physiotherapy researchJ. A. Hendry0Department of Physiotherapy, University of StellenboschIn this article the difference between random error (due to sampling variability) and systematic error (or bias) is briefly illustrated. Major types of systematic error which occur due to errors in sampling are discussed briefly with reference to the following study designs: the randomized clinical trial, cohort analytical, cross-sectional, case control and before-after studies.https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/822no keywords available |
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In this article the difference between random error (due to sampling variability) and systematic error (or bias) is briefly illustrated. Major types of systematic error which occur due to errors in sampling are discussed briefly with reference to the following study designs: the randomized clinical trial, cohort analytical, cross-sectional, case control and before-after studies. |
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