selection biases

A form of selection bias — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of selection bias
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