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Selection bias

Known as: Law of selection, Observation selection bias, Selection artefact 
Selection bias is the selection of individuals, groups or data for analysis in such a way that proper randomization is not achieved, thereby ensuring… 
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Causal inference
Correlation does not imply causationData dredgingDifference in differencesExperiment

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Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
TESTING IN SITU ASSEMBLY WITH THE KEPLER PLANET CANDIDATE SAMPLE
We present a Monte Carlo model for the structure of low-mass (total mass <25 M⊕) planetary systems that form by the in situ… 
Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
REDSHIFT 6.4 HOST GALAXIES OF 108 SOLAR MASS BLACK HOLES: LOW STAR FORMATION RATE AND DYNAMICAL MASS
We present Atacama Large Millimeter Array observations of rest-frame far-infrared continuum and [C ii] line emission in two z = 6… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
Magnitude and size distribution of long-period comets in Earth-crossing or approaching orbits
We analyse the population of near-Earth long-period comets (LPCs; perihelion distances q 103 yr). We have considered the sample… 
2011
2011
The LX – Tvir relation in galaxy clusters: effects of radiative cooling and AGN heating
We present a detailed investigation of the X-ray luminosity ( L X )-gas temperature ( T vir ) relation of the complete X-ray flux… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
The impact of stellar duplicity on planet occurrence and properties. I. Observational results of a V
Context. Although it is commonly agreed that the presence of a close stellar companion is likely to affect planet formation and… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Nosocomial infections and antimicrobial resistance in critical care medicine
Objective: To review the human and companion animal veterinary literature on nosocomial infections and antimicrobial drug… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Divisional diversity and the conglomerate discount: evidence from spinoffs
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Contextual data and the study of elections and voting behavior: connecting individuals to environments
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Rates of Flaring in Individual Active Regions
Rates of flaring in individual active regions on the Sun during the period 1981–1999 are examined using United States Air Force… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Sexual selection and reproductive success in males of the bicolor damselfish, Eupomacentrus partitus (Pisces: Pomacentridae)
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