title: Bias in surveys.
abstract: The simple survey is a regular tool in health services research. However, like any research method, surveys can be flawed in design, execution, analysis or interpretation. This short article outlines the basis of good survey design and advises how bias in published studies can be assessed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Management, University of St Andrews.
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D015982:Bias; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans