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NALT Full

Preferred term

bias

Type

Topic

Definition

Systematic error introduced into sampling or analysis by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others.
Source: US, Environmental Protection Agency
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

metrology

Related concepts

Synonyms

statistical bias
systematic error

Source

Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN)

In other languages

sesgo

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137062

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