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In diagnostic parallel cohort studies, what is 'incorporation bias'?
Options
A An error occurring when the index test under evaluation is actually used as part of the criteria for the reference standard.
Correct Answer
B An error caused by using non-sterile pipette tips during sample processing.
C The bias introduced by incorporating healthy controls with extreme biological phenotypes.
D The statistical distortion caused by running samples in duplicate rather than triplicate.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Incorporation bias invalidates accuracy metrics because the test being evaluated forms part of the final reference diagnosis, artificially inflating performance.

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Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 99 of 285
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