Abstract

MARTINEZ, Luis A. Corona  and  HERNANDEZ, Mercedes Fonseca. Use and abuse of the inclusion and exclusion criteria in the research project. Medisur [online]. 2023, vol.21, n.5, pp. 1144-1146.  Epub Oct 30, 2023. ISSN 1727-897X.

One of the essential methodological aspects of an investigation is the delimitation of the subjects to be studied. This article addresses the current trend towards an excessive and unjustified statement of inclusion and exclusion criteria in all types of research. The idea is defended that an adequate use of the universe and sample categories makes it unnecessary to declare inclusion and exclusion criteria in the methodological design of most of the specialty completion work projects presented by our residents.

Keywords : research report; research subjects.

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