Results of a study in epidemiology

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As you have read, bias are systematic errors that can influence the results of a study in epidemiology. Summarize one of the types of bias common in epidemiologic studies that you have read about and answer the three questions below:

- Define of the type of bias that you chose.

- Describe an example, either hypothetical or from a source that illustrates this type of bias.

- How can the impact from this type of bias be minimized?

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