selection bias
The bias introduced by the selection of individuals, groups, or data for analysis in…The bias introduced by the selection of individuals, groups, or data for analysis in such a way that proper randomization is not achieved, thereby ensuring that the sample obtained is not representative of the population intended to be analyzed.
» Random assignment to a study group eliminates selection bias.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)The bias introduced by the selection of individuals, groups, or data for analysis in such a way that proper randomization is not achieved, thereby ensuring that the sample obtained is not representative of the population intended to be analyzed.
Auswahlverzerrung, Bestätigungsverzerrung, Bestätigungsfehler
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1 sentencesRandom assignment to a study group eliminates selection bias.
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plural: selection biases| Singular | selection bias |
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable