Bias Inspector
What is Bias Inspector?
Bias Inspector is a free bias-detecting tool provided to researchers by INSPECT-LB. It aims to make it easier for them to identify and avoid potential biases in their study.
How Does It Work?
After choosing the study design from the options below, select the obstacles potentially encountered in each phase of the study by checking the appropriate boxes. After submission, a list of possible biases will appear with suggestions for avoiding them.
How to Cite Us
Contributors
Authors: CHOUEIRY George, AKIKI Zeina*, LAHOUD Nathalie*, SAADEH Danielle*, SALAMEH Pascale
Editor: SACRE Hala
*These authors had an equal contribution
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Help Us Improve This Tool
If you notice an error or a missing type of bias, please report it through the contact page or by sending an e-mail to info@inspect-lb.org