1Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3Professor & Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhpatanam, Andhra Pradesh
4Tutor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Errors occur in research either from ignorance or neglect. These when present undermine the generalizability of the study and compromise its authenticity. The list of errors in research is exhaustive but an attempt is made to list the most common methodological errors and the ways to prevent them.
Error, bias, research, methodology, study design
