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Every epidemiological finding must answer a deeper question: is it true?

This chapter examines the foundations of validity in epidemiological research. It distinguishes between random error and systematic error, and it dissects the principal forms of bias that threaten inference.

We explore:

* Internal validity versus external validity

* Selection bias

* Informati…