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2. which of these describes the definition of bias?

  • a systematic error in protocol which results in deviation from the true estimate
  • a systematic error in the interpretation of papers which leads to results which are not accurate
  • a systematic error in the design, conduct or analysis of a study which results in deviation from the true estimate
  • a systematic error in the design, conduct or analysis of a study which results in inaccuracy

3. 'error due to systematic differences in characteristics between those selected into a study and those who are not' best describes

  • selection bias
  • allocation bias
  • spectrum bias
  • participation bias

4. which of these best describes allocation concealment?

  • the randomisation of participants into each trial arm
  • the hiding of the sorting of trial participants into treatment and control groups
  • the participants and researchers not knowing which arm of the trial they are in (during the trial)
  • participants not knowing which part of the trial they are in

5. what does the outcome measure in an RCT need to be?

  • reliable, valid, reproducible
  • reliable, reproducible, reflexive
  • reliable, valid, responsive
  • responsive, reproducible, valid

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