The selection bias
Example: Selection bias occurs when sample is not representative of population
Definition
"The selection bias" refers to a systematic error in research where the sample chosen is not representative of the larger population, leading to distorted or invalid conclusions. This bias occurs when certain individuals or groups are more likely to be included than others, affecting the study's accuracy.
Etymology
The term "the selection bias" combines 'selection,' from Latin 'selectio,' meaning the act of choosing, and 'bias,' from Old French 'biais,' meaning slant or oblique. It originally described a slanted perspective and now refers to a skewed sampling process in research.
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"The selection bias" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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