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Sampling bias in physiotherapy research

J. A. Hendry
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 42, No 1 | a822 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v42i1.822 | © 2018 Copyright Status: Not provided. Contact Holding Institution to verify copyright status. Rights Holder: South African Society of Physiotherapy
Submitted: 02 October 2018 | Published: 28 February 1986

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J. A. Hendry, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

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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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