Question

When observation method is influenced by personal bias, it is said to be​

Answer 1

Answer:

Parta's Dictionary of Epidemiology gives the following definition: “Systematic difference between a true value and the value actually observed due to ..

Answer 2

Observer bias is the observation method influenced by personal bias.

About observation bias:

• It is known as detection bias.
• It directly affects the assessment based on the observational and interventional studies.
• As per the Parta’s Dictionary of Epidemiology "Systematic difference between a true value and the value actually observed due to observer variation” and continues to describe observer variation."

Preventive measures to overcome observer bias:

• Explore the participants.
• Trials should be more randomized and controlled.
• The sample allocation should be unknown throughout the study.