Memory error
| Memory error | |
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| Term | Memory error |
| Short definition | memory error - (pronounced) (REE-kawl BY-us) A type of bias that occurs when participants in a research study or clinical trial do not accurately remember a past event or experience, or omit details when reporting it. Recall bias is more likely to occur if the event happened a long time ago or if the study participant has poor memory. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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memory error - (pronounced) (REE-kawl BY-us) A type of bias that occurs when participants in a research study or clinical trial do not accurately remember a past event or experience, or omit details when reporting it. Recall bias is more likely to occur if the event happened a long time ago or if the study participant has poor memory. Other factors that might affect recall bias include the participant's age, disease status, education, socioeconomic status, pre-existing beliefs, and how important the remembered event is to the participant. Recall bias can lead to wrong conclusions about what the study showed. It can occur in studies in which participants are asked to provide information from memory, such as: B. in case-control studies or retrospective cohort studies
External links
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