O viés
Example: O viés da pesquisa mostrou que as pessoas preferem café.
Definition
"O viés" in research refers to a systematic error or distortion in data collection, analysis, or interpretation that leads to incorrect conclusions. It affects the objectivity of a study, such as when "o viés" causes people to prefer coffee inaccurately in survey results.
Etymology
The term "o viés" originates from the French word 'biais,' meaning slant or oblique direction. It was adopted into Portuguese to describe a deviation or distortion, especially in scientific and investigative contexts. Did you know? The word originally referred to a diagonal cut in fabric, metaphorically representing a slant away from the straight path.
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