Table 7 Distribution of bias in child and parent reports of height, weight and BMI
From: Accuracy of BMI correction using multiple reports in children
| Â | Mean (SD) | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bias in Height | ||||
 Objective - parent report (cm) | −1.5 (6.2) | −2.9 | −0.6 | 1.2 |
 Objective - child report (cm) | −0.9 (5.8) | −2.5 | −0.2 | 1.5 |
Bias in Weight | ||||
 Objective - parent report (kg) | −2.4 (4.7) | −3.6 | −1.1 | 0.3 |
 Objective - child report (kg) | −2.0 (4.8) | −2.9 | −0.9 | 0.5 |
Bias in BMI | ||||
 Objective - parent report (kg/m2) | −0.5 (2.0) | −1.4 | −0.3 | 0.4 |
 Objective - child report (kg/m2) | −0.5 (2.0) | −1.2 | −0.3 | 0.4 |