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selection bias

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 選擇偏差 /选择偏差 — bias introduced by selection
  • Finnish: valintaharha — bias introduced by selection
  • Finnish: valikoitumisharha — bias introduced by selection
  • French: biais de sélection — bias introduced by selection
  • German: Auswahlverzerrung — bias introduced by selection
  • German: Bestätigungsverzerrung — bias introduced by selection
  • German: Bestätigungsfehler — bias introduced by selection
  • Polish: błąd selekcji — bias introduced by selection
  • Russian: предвзя́тость подтвержде́ния (predvzjátostʹ podtverždénija) — bias introduced by selection