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Definition of Bias

Definition of Bias

 

Definition of Bias | SubjectCoach


A bias is a built-in error that changes all the values of a measurement by the same amount or makes certain outcomes of an experiment more likely.

For example, either Sam is really bad at playing darts, or there's a magnet inside the dartboard in the picture that attracts all the darts to the top of the outer ring. A magnet in the dartboard would introduce bias.

For example, if you always weigh yourself while you're wearing a thick coat, you introduce bias into your weight measurements.

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Prerequisites

None

Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter B

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 4th Dec 2017

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