De bias
Example: De bias in het onderzoek kan de resultaten beïnvloeden.
Definition
"De bias" in research refers to a systematic error or deviation from the truth in data collection, analysis, interpretation, or review. It can influence the outcomes, leading to inaccurate or misleading results in studies or experiments.
Etymology
The term "de bias" comes from the English word 'bias,' which itself originates from the Old French term 'biais,' meaning 'slant' or 'oblique.' It was later adopted into Dutch in research contexts to describe a tendency or inclination that skews objectivity.
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"De bias" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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