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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
'das Vorurteil' and 'der Bias' both have to do with one-sided thinking or judgment. A 'Vorurteil' (prejudice) is usually a fixed, often negative opinion about a person or group before you know enough. 'Bias' means a systematic distortion in perception, evaluation, or presentation. The word is used especially in science, psychology, data, and media. A bias does not always have to be conscious and can also be built into methods or results. Learners may confuse the words because both can lead to unfair evaluations. In everyday language about people, you usually say 'Vorurteil'; in more technical contexts, 'Bias' is more likely.
Die Studie prüft, ob ein Bias die Bewertung der Bewerbungen beeinflusst.
The study checks whether a bias influences the evaluation of the applications.
Am Wochenende merkte mein Freund, dass sein Vorurteil über die neue Kollegin falsch war.
At the weekend, my friend realized that his prejudice about the new colleague was wrong.