Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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Randomization, What is the Proper Method?

Randomization, 방법은 무엇인가?

  • Hong, Jin Ho (Shoulder & Sports medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Yoo, Jae Chul (Shoulder & Sports medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center)
  • 홍진호 (성균관대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 유재철 (성균관대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2013.05.20
  • Accepted : 2013.06.17
  • Published : 2013.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Among the numerous clinical researches and following articles, there are few cases that apply proper methodology, which guarantees high reliability. By understanding the right concept and randomization of proper methods, research bias could be minimized. Materials and Methods: By reviewing the recently published articles about randomization, the basic concept and the necessity of applying the technique was described. Then proper methodologies for good randomization such as simple randomization, permuted-block randomization, and stratification were briefly introduced with examples. Results and Conclusion: Randomization lowers the possibility of bias and leads to higher reliability in clinical research. To obtain more reliable research results, understanding the right concept and proposition of proper methodologies of randomization is essential for researchers.

서론: 최근 임상 연구와 논문의 활성화 속에 높은 신뢰도를 보장하는 방법을 따르는 예들은 아직 많지 않다. 이에 연구의 편향을 최소화하는 무작위 추출의 개념과 바른 방법에 대해 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 최근까지 발표된 무작위 추출에 대한 문헌 고찰을 통해 무작위 추출의 기본 개념 및 필요성을 정리하고 바른 무작위 추출을 위한 조건 및 무작위 추출의 종류별 방법들(단순 무작위 추출, 순열화 블록 무작위추출, 계층화)에 대해 살펴 보았다. 결과 및 결론: 무작위 추출은 임상 연구에서 편향을 줄이고 통계적 검사를 이용한 자료 분석의 보장된 유효성을 제공한다. 이렇듯 보다 신뢰도 높은 연구 결과를 도출해 낼 수 있는 방법인 무작위 추출에 대한 개념 재정립 및 바른 무작위 추출 방법의 제안은 연구자들에게 꼭 필요한 과정이라 할 수 있겠다.

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