Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Methodological Errors in Research: A Review

  • Author:
  • Dharmashree Satyarup1,, Manish Kumar2, Radha Prasanna Dalai3, Sashikant Sethy4, Karishma Rathor4
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 878 to 882

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

*Corresponding Author: Dharmashree Satyarup, Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: dharmashreesatyarup@gmail.com

Online published on 27 March, 2020.

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Error, bias, research, methodology, study design