Sampling: how to select participants in my research study?

AUTOR(ES)

Martínez-Mesa, Jeovany, González-Chica, David Alejandro, Duquia, Rodrigo Pereira, Bonamigo, Renan Rangel, Bastos, João Luiz

FONTE

An. Bras. Dermatol.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2016-06

RESUMO

Abstract: 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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