Bias meaning, definition and synonyms

1. Noun

A weight on the side of the ball used in the game of bowls, or a tendency imparted to the ball, which turns it from a straight line.

2. Noun

A leaning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent; inclination.

3. Noun

A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.

4. Noun

A slant; a diagonal; as, to cut cloth on the bias.

5. Adjective

Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.

6. Adjective

Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth.

7. Adverb

In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally; as, to cut cloth bias.

8. Verb

To incline to one side; to give a particular direction to; to influence; to prejudice; to prepossess.

9. Noun

A systematic deviation from a true value or ideal

10. Noun

A consistent source of unfair or inaccurate results.

A systematic influence that distorts the design, measurement, analysis or interpretation of research.

“The researchers assessed the risk of bias.”

11. Noun

A consistent influence that pushes results away from an accurate or fair account.

A systematic tendency that distorts measurement, selection, analysis or interpretation. Name the type and likely direction of bias rather than using the term vaguely.

“Non-response bias may have led the survey to underestimate dissatisfaction.”

Name the type and likely direction of bias rather than using the term vaguely

12. Adjective

slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric; "a bias fold"

Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

13. Verb

cause to be biased

Vocabulary classified under Economics