Do simple screening statistical tools help to detect reporting bias?
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Do simple screening statistical tools help to detect reporting bias?
BACKGROUND As a result of reporting bias, or frauds, false or misunderstood findings may represent the majority of published research claims. This article provides simple methods that might help to appraise the quality of the reporting of randomized, controlled trials (RCT). METHODS This evaluation roadmap proposed herein relies on four steps: evaluation of the distribution of the reported va...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Intensive Care
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2110-5820
DOI: 10.1186/2110-5820-3-29