Sampling: how to select participants in my research study?

BACKGROUND: In this paper, the basic elements related to the selection of participants for a health research are discussed. Sample representativeness, sample frame, types of sampling, as well as the impact that non-respondents may have on results of a study are described. The whole discussion is sup...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Martínez-Mesa, Jeovany, González-Chica, David Alejandro, Duquia, Rodrigo Pereira, Bonamigo, Renan Rangel, Bastos, João Luiz
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2016
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Special Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4938277/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27438200
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20165254
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: In this paper, the basic elements related to the selection of participants for a health research are discussed. Sample representativeness, sample frame, types of sampling, as well as the impact that non-respondents may have on results of a study are described. The whole discussion is supported by practical examples to facilitate the reader's understanding. OBJECTIVE: To introduce readers to issues related to sampling.

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