How to appropriately choose research subjects.
- Author:
Liangping HU
;
Xiaolei BAO
;
Xue GUAN
;
Qi WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
2011;9(3):242-5
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
