Die Selektionsverzerrung
Example: Die Selektionsverzerrung beeinflusst oft die Ergebnisse der Studie.
Definition
"Die Selektionsverzerrung" refers to a bias that occurs when the sample selected for a study or research is not representative of the population intended to be analyzed, often leading to distorted or misleading results.
Etymology
The term "die Selektionsverzerrung" comes from the German words 'Selektion,' meaning selection, and 'Verzerrung,' meaning distortion or bias. It highlights how selection processes can distort outcomes, especially in scientific research.
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"Die Selektionsverzerrung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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