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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
'''Bias''' is a general term that denotes an explicit and systematic tendency to prefer certain choices over others. It may refer to people and associated cognitive biases of [[Expert Biases | experts]], to algorithms and associated [[Model Bias]], which may be unwitting or desired, instrument / measurement bias etc. | '''Bias''' is a general term that denotes an explicit and systematic tendency to prefer certain choices over others. It may refer to people and associated cognitive biases of [[Expert Biases | experts]], to algorithms and associated [[Model Bias]], which may be unwitting or desired, instrument / measurement bias etc. | ||
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| + | Bias implies a lack of accuracy. Bias (systematic error), can occur because of failure to capture all relevant processes involved or because the available data are not representative of all real-world situations, or because of instrument error. | ||
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| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | * [[Data Accuracy]] | ||
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[[Category:Risk Management Biases]] | [[Category:Risk Management Biases]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 4 November 2021
Definition
Bias is a general term that denotes an explicit and systematic tendency to prefer certain choices over others. It may refer to people and associated cognitive biases of experts, to algorithms and associated Model Bias, which may be unwitting or desired, instrument / measurement bias etc.
Bias implies a lack of accuracy. Bias (systematic error), can occur because of failure to capture all relevant processes involved or because the available data are not representative of all real-world situations, or because of instrument error.
