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Line 1: − '''Bias''' has numerous meanings. It literally means ''diagonal'' or ''slant.''+ − − == Electronics == − − Bias is a [[DC]] voltage level added to an [[AC]] signal which is to be amplified. This is done to put the AC signal within the amplifying transistor's linear operating area. − − Bias is also a name for a high-frequency sine wave that is added to an audio signal as part of the process of magnetic tape recording; it has the effect of eliminating distortion that would otherwise be caused by magnetic hysteresis. − − == Statistics == − − Bias means flaws in the collection, analysis or interpretation of research data that lead to incorrect conclusions. − − == Social Context == − − - Bias is also the predisposition toward one belief before another. − − − Related: − *[[Media bias]] − *[[Bias-Original Work]] − *[[Liberal quotient]]
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If you want to know what bias is, click the "Main Page" button here. Sources:http://www.conservapedia.com/Main_Page