Bias

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(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

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Glossary1 senseview framework →
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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.
Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences1 senseview framework →
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(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
ISO/IEC 22989:2022 Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Artificial intelligence concepts and terminology1 senseview framework →
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(systemic bias) systematic difference in treatment of certain objects, people or groups in comparison to others
Glossary of Statistical Terms1 senseview framework →
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(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.
Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
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a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
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a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

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