Selection bias

In Trial design & structure

Selection bias occurs when the people in a study, or in each arm, differ systematically in ways that affect the outcome. If clinicians can predict the next allocation, they may steer healthier patients into one arm. Concealed allocation and strict eligibility application are the main defenses.

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