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bias in scientific studies  

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  • In empirical science, bias is any factor that may systematically distort quantitative or qualitative conclusions and recommendations. Psychological sources of biases have separate encyclopedia entries. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Bias in Scientific Studies]

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