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measurement bias [1 record]

Record 1 2016-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistics
  • Epidemiology
DEF

A bias introduced by incorrect measurement of the exposure or outcome status of participants in a study.

OBS

Measurement bias can be introduced by the observer, the study participants or the measurement tools.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Statistique
  • Épidémiologie
OBS

Les biais de mesure regroupent toutes les erreurs systématiques qui peuvent s'introduire dans la mesure des phénomènes pris en compte chez les sujets qui entrent dans l'étude. Ces biais peuvent s'introduire à plusieurs niveaux.

Spanish

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