Bias
noun
A tendency to support or oppose something in an unfair way because of personal opinions.
The media sometimes shows a clear bias towards one political party.
Often appears as...
- show a bias
- clear bias
noun
In statistics, a systematic error in the results of a study caused by factors not related to the parameters being measured.
The sampling method introduced a bias into the study's results.
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Academic
noun
In technology, a force or influence, often constant, that causes a deviation in an electronic device's operation.
The voltage bias was affecting the performance of the transistor.
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Technical
noun
In sewing and textiles, a diagonal direction of a woven fabric, relative to the weft and warp threads.
The dress was cut on the bias to create a flared effect.
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Technical
verb
To cause someone or something to have a bias.
The way you've presented the options might bias people's responses.
Often appears as...
- bias towards
- bias against
noun
A tendency to support or oppose something in an unfair way because of personal opinions.
The media sometimes shows a clear bias towards one political party.
Often appears as...
- show a bias
- clear bias
noun
In statistics, a systematic error in the results of a study caused by factors not related to the parameters being measured.
The sampling method introduced a bias into the study's results.
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Academic
noun
In technology, a force or influence, often constant, that causes a deviation in an electronic device's operation.
The voltage bias was affecting the performance of the transistor.
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Technical
noun
In sewing and textiles, a diagonal direction of a woven fabric, relative to the weft and warp threads.
The dress was cut on the bias to create a flared effect.
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Technical
verb
To cause someone or something to have a bias.
The way you've presented the options might bias people's responses.
Often appears as...
- bias towards
- bias against
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Pro Tip 1/3Unintentional Influence
Bias can exist without awareness, often influencing decisions subtly.
They didn't realize their upbringing could bias their voting choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Bias meanings vary by situation; context is key to understanding its use.
Her background in art causes a bias when critiquing design.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Bias often suggests unfairness or closed-mindedness in social contexts.
His bias against modern music dismisses its value completely.
Pro Tip 1/3Unintentional Influence
Bias can exist without awareness, often influencing decisions subtly.
They didn't realize their upbringing could bias their voting choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Bias meanings vary by situation; context is key to understanding its use.
Her background in art causes a bias when critiquing design.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Bias often suggests unfairness or closed-mindedness in social contexts.
His bias against modern music dismisses its value completely.
Pro Tip 1/3Unintentional Influence
Bias can exist without awareness, often influencing decisions subtly.
They didn't realize their upbringing could bias their voting choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Bias meanings vary by situation; context is key to understanding its use.
Her background in art causes a bias when critiquing design.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Bias often suggests unfairness or closed-mindedness in social contexts.
His bias against modern music dismisses its value completely.
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How to raise a Black son...
that you cannot simply be curious, that you are not afforded the luxury of making a mistake, that someone's implicit bias might be the reason you don't wake up in the morning. But this cannot be what defines us. Because we have parents who raised us to understand that our bodies weren't meant for the backside of a bullet,
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What are the universal...
in a world where state interests wield so much power. Critics also question the universality of human rights and emphasize that their development has been heavily guided by a small number of mostly Western nations to the detriment of inclusiveness. The result? A general bias in favor of civil policital liberties
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What does my headscarf...
Unconscious bias is not the same as conscious discrimination. I'm not saying that in all of you, there's a secret sexist or racist or ageist lurking within, waiting to get out. That's not what I'm saying. We all have our biases. They're the filters through which we see the world around us.
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Alligators Take Over...
to mean a difference in incubation temperatures for these alligators and so if we only have higher temperatures there is a chance that we could have a female bias in the future and once again that could create a huge drop in genetic diversity for alligators all the
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Rethink how you think...
under-confident but because the vast majority of people think they're better than they actually are so overconfidence is one of the most pervasive biases in human thought and if you read popular psychology textbooks or are in to the self-help industry you
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How I'm fighting bias in...
I asked the developers what was going on, and it turned out we had used the same generic facial recognition software. Halfway around the world, I learned that algorithmic bias can travel as quickly as it takes to download some files off of the internet.
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Megan Kamerick: Women...
unconscious bias flows throughout most of our lives. It's really difficult to disentangle those strands. But he did have one suggestion. He used to work for two editors who said every story had to have at least one female source. He balked at first,
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How do you know what's...
Neuroscientists have found that when we form a memory, our interpretation of visual information is influenced by our previous experiences and internal biases. Some of these biases are unique to individuals, but others are more universal.
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Raghava KK: Coloring...
life with that bias we're all bloody biased but I promise to bias my child with as many perspectives as possible and I hope you all hear we'll use artists to help you share your story with multiple perspectives and
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How false news can...
And when this bias can be multiplied by billions of people around the world, nearly instantaneously, more caution is in order. Avoiding sensationalist media, searching for criticisms of suspicious information,
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How to raise a Black son...
that you cannot simply be curious, that you are not afforded the luxury of making a mistake, that someone's implicit bias might be the reason you don't wake up in the morning. But this cannot be what defines us. Because we have parents who raised us to understand that our bodies weren't meant for the backside of a bullet,
Video examples
What are the universal...
in a world where state interests wield so much power. Critics also question the universality of human rights and emphasize that their development has been heavily guided by a small number of mostly Western nations to the detriment of inclusiveness. The result? A general bias in favor of civil policital liberties
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
Unconscious bias is not the same as conscious discrimination. I'm not saying that in all of you, there's a secret sexist or racist or ageist lurking within, waiting to get out. That's not what I'm saying. We all have our biases. They're the filters through which we see the world around us.
Video examples
Alligators Take Over...
to mean a difference in incubation temperatures for these alligators and so if we only have higher temperatures there is a chance that we could have a female bias in the future and once again that could create a huge drop in genetic diversity for alligators all the
Video examples
Rethink how you think...
under-confident but because the vast majority of people think they're better than they actually are so overconfidence is one of the most pervasive biases in human thought and if you read popular psychology textbooks or are in to the self-help industry you
Video examples
How I'm fighting bias in...
I asked the developers what was going on, and it turned out we had used the same generic facial recognition software. Halfway around the world, I learned that algorithmic bias can travel as quickly as it takes to download some files off of the internet.
Video examples
Megan Kamerick: Women...
unconscious bias flows throughout most of our lives. It's really difficult to disentangle those strands. But he did have one suggestion. He used to work for two editors who said every story had to have at least one female source. He balked at first,
Video examples
How do you know what's...
Neuroscientists have found that when we form a memory, our interpretation of visual information is influenced by our previous experiences and internal biases. Some of these biases are unique to individuals, but others are more universal.
Video examples
Raghava KK: Coloring...
life with that bias we're all bloody biased but I promise to bias my child with as many perspectives as possible and I hope you all hear we'll use artists to help you share your story with multiple perspectives and
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How false news can...
And when this bias can be multiplied by billions of people around the world, nearly instantaneously, more caution is in order. Avoiding sensationalist media, searching for criticisms of suspicious information,
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Jen Lilley
American Actress
With foster care, you have to remain unbiased, which is one of the huge challenges of it because you get to know the kids and if you care about the kids, it's really hard to present yourself as unbiased. But you're supposed to really be an unbiased party.
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Jeffrey Wright
American Actor
Too often a story is examined through biased eyes, without a sensitivity for everyone who forged it. It's seen from the point of view of the great white savior, and rarely is the perspective of the slave a part.
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Jeff Sessions
American Politician
I think it is likely that within every department there are some officers who subtly, if not otherwise, are biased in the way they go about enforcing the law. I think that is just life. We know that to be true.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
It's good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for awhile their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers.
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John Barnes
While we have to take personal responsibility for our actions, I have a great deal of empathy for people who are unconsciously racially biased, and indeed count myself among their number.
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Imtiaz Ali
Indian Director
The film industry has been extremely welcoming to me. It's an industry which is biased to what they think is talent. If they think you can bring value to cinema, they'll support you.
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John Ratcliffe
As the president's principal intelligence advisor, I would ensure that all intelligence is collected analyzed and reported without bias, prejudice or political influence.
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Jennie
South Korean Musician
We want to become a group that many people cheer for and trust without bias, no matter what kind of songs we sing, or what stage we stand on.
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George William Norris
American Politician
Men are often biased in their judgment on account of their sympathy and their interests.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
Design can overcome our most deeply rooted stranger-danger bias.
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Jen Lilley
American Actress
With foster care, you have to remain unbiased, which is one of the huge challenges of it because you get to know the kids and if you care about the kids, it's really hard to present yourself as unbiased. But you're supposed to really be an unbiased party.
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Jeffrey Wright
American Actor
Too often a story is examined through biased eyes, without a sensitivity for everyone who forged it. It's seen from the point of view of the great white savior, and rarely is the perspective of the slave a part.
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Jeff Sessions
American Politician
I think it is likely that within every department there are some officers who subtly, if not otherwise, are biased in the way they go about enforcing the law. I think that is just life. We know that to be true.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
It's good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for awhile their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers.
Quote examples
John Barnes
While we have to take personal responsibility for our actions, I have a great deal of empathy for people who are unconsciously racially biased, and indeed count myself among their number.
Quote examples
Imtiaz Ali
Indian Director
The film industry has been extremely welcoming to me. It's an industry which is biased to what they think is talent. If they think you can bring value to cinema, they'll support you.
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John Ratcliffe
As the president's principal intelligence advisor, I would ensure that all intelligence is collected analyzed and reported without bias, prejudice or political influence.
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Jennie
South Korean Musician
We want to become a group that many people cheer for and trust without bias, no matter what kind of songs we sing, or what stage we stand on.
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George William Norris
American Politician
Men are often biased in their judgment on account of their sympathy and their interests.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
Design can overcome our most deeply rooted stranger-danger bias.
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