Glossary Term

Bias

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Definition

Any deviation of results or inferences from the truth, or processes leading to such deviation.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C28232. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Also Known As

BiasBiased

References

NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Bias (C28232)
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C28232. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Rethinking time-lag bias in meta-analysis: Broader definitions and conceptual frameworks. — Res Synth Methods, 2026-10-16 (PMID 42885228; literature)

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