noun/verb · academic
bias
/ˈbaɪəs/BI·as
a tendency or preference that affects impartial judgement; a systematic deviation from the true value
Examples
“The sampling method introduced a measurable bias into the final results.”
“Researchers tried to reduce bias by anonymising the questionnaires.”
“Peer review helps to identify potential bias in a study.”
Band 8 sentence
“When designing surveys, it's essential to anticipate potential sources of bias and adjust the sampling strategy accordingly.”
Collocations
- introduce bias
- reduce/eliminate bias
- bias towards/against
Word family
Common mistakes
There is big bias in the study.→There is a big bias in the study.
The research has bias.→The research is biased.
This will make bias the results.→This will bias the results.
Say it for a higher band
5error→6prejudice→7+bias
Synonyms
prejudice
systematic error
Easily confused
prejudice
“Public opinion often reflects prejudice rather than facts.”
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