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bias
A systematic, one-sided distortion in perception, judgment, or presentation that leads to incorrect results or unfair evaluations. The term is used especially in science and psychology.
Um einen kognitiven Bias zu vermeiden, wurden die Studienergebnisse von einem unabhängigen Team überprüft.
To avoid cognitive bias, the study results were reviewed by an independent team.
'Bias' is a direct loanword from English. It is mainly used in scientific, psychological, or journalistic texts to describe a systematic distortion.
Die Studie versucht, jeden möglichen Bias in den Daten zu eliminieren.
The study attempts to eliminate any possible bias in the data.
The word 'Bias' (bias) is often combined with certain adjectives to specify the type of distortion. Common combinations are 'kognitiver Bias' (cognitive bias), 'unbewusster Bias' (unconscious bias), or 'statistischer Bias' (statistical bias).
Ein unbewusster Bias kann unsere Entscheidungen im Alltag beeinflussen.
An unconscious bias can influence our decisions in everyday life.
In a sentence, 'Bias' (bias) is often used with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'aufweisen' (to exhibit), or 'unterliegen' (to be subject to). To combat a distortion, verbs such as 'vermeiden' (to avoid) or 'reduzieren' (to reduce) are used.
Gute Forscher versuchen, einen persönlichen Bias zu vermeiden.
Good researchers try to avoid personal bias.
prejudice
A Vorurteil is a preconceived, usually negative personal opinion about a person or group. A Bias, by contrast, is a systematic, one-sided distortion in perception, judgment, or presentation that can arise even without a conscious personal opinion. Use Vorurteil for an individual judgment and Bias for a recurring pattern.
Dass Bewerbungen aus dieser Gruppe regelmäßig schlechter bewertet wurden, zeigte einen Bias.
The fact that applications from this group were regularly rated lower revealed a bias.
Die unbegründete negative Meinung des Vorgesetzten über die Bewerberin ist ein Vorurteil.
The supervisor's unfounded negative opinion of the applicant is a prejudice.
