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Detecting poor design, erroneous analysis and misinterpretation of studies.

To detect bad research in published articles, it is necessary to know what to look for. Some examples of the types of poor study design, inappropriate analyses and pitfalls of interpretation which can occur are presented.

D R Appleton

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