selection bias

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounselection bias (countable and uncountable, plural selection biases)

plural selection biases

  1. countableuncountableThe 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.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
selection effect

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 選擇偏差 /选择偏差
  • 選擇偏差 /选择偏差bias introduced by selection
Finnish valintaharha, valikoitumisharha
  • valintaharhabias introduced by selection
  • valikoitumisharhabias introduced by selection
French biais de sélection
  • biais de sélectionbias introduced by selection
German Auswahlverzerrung, Bestätigungsverzerrung
  • Auswahlverzerrungbias introduced by selection
  • Bestätigungsverzerrungbias introduced by selection
  • Bestätigungsfehlerbias introduced by selection
Polish błąd selekcji
  • błąd selekcjibias introduced by selection
Russian предвзя́тость подтвержде́ния
  • предвзя́тость подтвержде́ния (predvzjátostʹ podtverždénija)bias introduced by selection
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “selection bias,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selection%20bias.

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