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Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2011, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (3): 242-245.doi: 10.3736/jcim20110303

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How to appropriately choose research subjects

Liang-ping Hu(), Xiao-lei Bao, Xue Guan, Qi Wang    

  1. Consulting Center of Biomedical Statistics, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
  • Received:2011-01-04 Accepted:2011-01-07 Online:2011-03-20 Published:2011-03-15
  • Contact: Hu Liang-ping E-mail:lphu812@sina.com

The research subject is the first key element of the three key elements in the research design. An appropriate selection of research subjects is crucial to the success of the research. This article summarizes the general principles for the selection of research subjects, the types and numbers of research subjects and the common mistakes that researchers tend to make in the selection of the research subjects. This article also provides the methodology suggestions for the selection of research subjects.

Key words: statistics, medical, research design, research subjects

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