measurement bias

Decision making
A systematic measurement error that skews all data; for example, an improperly calibrated sphygmomanometer produces biased blood pressure readings.

EBM
A systematic error that occurs when, because of the lack of blinding or related reasons such as diagnostic suspicion, the measurement methods (instrument, or observer of instrument) are consistently different between the groups in a study.

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There are limitations to the study including potential for selection and measurement bias, so the results should be interpreted with this in mind.

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Measurement bias results from inadequacy, or lack of validity, of the measurement instrument or method.

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This approach would not only minimize measurement bias due to systematic wear-time variation, but would also create a uniform platform to compare estimates of activity obtained from all types of accelerometers, both within and between populations.

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This rigor minimizes the increase in measurement uncertainty occurring during the calibration of a routine assay and enables reliable determination of potential measurement bias.

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