Jonathan is correct
It is not random, it is systematic which is a different methodology
>>> Jonathan Bishop <[log in to unmask]> 09/27/15 18:52 PM >>>
Yes,
It is called systematic sampling - i have used it myself:
http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/qmss/samples_and_sampling/types_of_sampling.html
Best Wishes,
Jonathan
On 27 September 2015 at 20:28, Dr Amy Price <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Dear all.
>
> Can a study say it randomly selects every 4th patient and claim that
is
> randomization? The other aspect says it computer randomized all
patients
> but this is a sub set so now I am wondering about their initial
> randomization as well. Is this common?
>
> Best
> Amy
>
>
>
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