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. 2003 Jun 28;326(7404):1453-5.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7404.1453.

Effect of interpretive bias on research evidence

Ted J Kaptchuk  1
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Effect of interpretive bias on research evidence

Ted J Kaptchuk. BMJ. .

Abstract

Doctors are being encouraged to improve their critical appraisal skills to make better use of medical research. But when using these skills, it is important to remember that interpretation of data is inevitably subjective and can itself result in bias.

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