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This glossary explains common terminology used in research articles. It helps you to understand the articles which are included in the following chapters of this course.

If you are looking for more terminology, the glossary of 'The Cochrane Collaboration' is a useful resource which you can find here.

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Bias

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Systematic error or deviation in results
Example: selection bias

Systematic differences in the groups that are compared: group A has 50% more smokers than group B

→ groups are not comparable

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Blinding

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Process of hiding which comparison group a particular participant belongs to
Used to minimize risk of bias
Common methodology in clinical trials
Types:

Single blind: participants unaware
Double blind: participants+ outcome assessors/ testers unaware
Triple blind: participants+ outcome assessors/ testers+ data analysts unaware

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