Risk of Bias refers to the potential for systematic errors or deviations in the design, conduct or analysis of a research study that can lead to incorrect conclusions. In clinical and scientific research, assessing the risk of bias is essential because it helps determine how trustworthy a study’s findings are and how much confidence can be placed in its results. Bias can arise in many areas of a study, including participant selection, data collection, analysis and reporting.
Risk of Bias assessment tools