Selection bias
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Selection bias is a statistical bias in which there is an error in choosing the individuals or groups to take part in a scientific study. It is sometimes referred to as the selection effect. The term "selection bias" most often refers to the distortion of a statistical analysis, resulting from the method of collecting samples. If the selection bias is not taken into account then any conclusions drawn may be wrong.
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See also
- Berkson's paradox
- Black Swan theory
- Cherry picking (fallacy)
- Funding bias
- List of cognitive biases
- Reporting bias
- Sampling bias
- Self-fulfilling prophecy
- Publication bias
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