El sesgo
Example: El sesgo en la encuesta afectó los resultados finales.
Definition
"El sesgo" in research refers to a systematic error or deviation from the truth in data collection, analysis, interpretation, or review, which can distort the final results and lead to incorrect conclusions. For example, "El sesgo" in a survey affected the final outcomes.
Etymology
The term "el sesgo" comes from Spanish, where it originally meant 'slant' or 'oblique direction.' In research, it metaphorically describes a tilt or deviation from accuracy. Did you know? The word traces back to the Old French 'sesc,' meaning 'slant,' reflecting how biases skew the truth.
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"El sesgo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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