Bias
(mathematical) A point estimator \theta_hat is said to be an unbiased estimator fo \theta if E(\theta_hat) = \theta for every possible value of \theta. If \theta_hat is not unbiased, the difference E(\theta_hat) - \theta is called the bias of \theta
Senses
A systematic error. In the context of fairness, we are concerned with unwanted bias that places privileged groups at systematic advantage and unprivileged groups at systematic disadvantage.
(systemic bias) systematic difference in treatment of certain objects, people or groups in comparison to others
(computational bias) An effect which deprives a statistical result of representativeness by systematically distorting it, as distinct from a random error which may distort on any one occasion but balances out on the average.
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
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