The BMJ

When I use a word . . . Defining bias in research

The original definition of the word “bias,” when it entered the English language in the 16th century, was a diagonal line, and specifically one that cut across the warp or weft of a woven fabric. It ...
JournalofAccountancy

Research Summary 22: Haphazard Sampling and Selection Bias

verybody has a favorite color and season—preferences that seem innate, always defying reason. Auditors are no different when it comes to haphazard sampling, a process in which—ideally—they choose ...
Forbes

Here Is Why Unconscious Bias Should Be The Least Of Your Worries

WASHINGTON, USA - MAY 29, 2018: A Starbucks store is seen in Washington, United States. (Photo by Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) There are many kinds of unconscious bias, but all of them ...
YourTango

14 Common Types Of Bias — And How They Affect You & Your Relationships

At birth, our minds are like blank sponges ready to absorb new information. Then, as we grow up, we may start to let some of what we’ve learned mess with how we take on new information. This is known ...
Investopedia

Sampling Distribution: Definition, How It's Used, and Example

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more ...