All studies are subject to bias, some more than others. Even with potential bias, research is critical to literally everything we know and do in the healthcare services field. Knowing research is not perfect, leaders and managers can still use data effectively.
There are many types of bias that can affect research outcomes. For your discussion this week, thoroughly research and discuss the following types of bias that can affect the credibility of resources. Please give specific examples of how these types of bias can alter results of studies.
Sampling bias
Selection bias
Interviewer bias
Response bias
Observation bias
Leading questions and wording bias
Sponsor bias