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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > metrology > bias
Preferred Term:

bias

Definition:
Systematic error introduced into sampling or analysis by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
metrology
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • systematic error
  • statistical bias
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137062
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