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| + | Bias is the point of Conservapedia. |
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| − | '''Bias''' has numerous meanings. It literally means ''diagonal'' or ''slant.''
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| − | == Electronics ==
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| − | 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. | + | |
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| − | Bias is also a name for a high-frequency sine wave added to an audio signal as part of the process of magnetic tape recording; it eliminates distortion that would otherwise be caused by magnetic hysteresis.
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| − | == Statistics ==
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| − | Bias means flaws in the collection, analysis or interpretation of research data that lead to incorrect conclusions.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#b</ref>
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| − | == Psychology ==
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| − | A bias is sometimes defined as a violation of a normative standard. For example, the fact that people will be less likely to trade an object they already have for another one—regardless of which object they initially possess—violates the normative standard that preference for an object should not be swayed by what is already possessed.
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| − | Studies of biases in psychology have shown that many principles assumed in economics are incorrect (Kahneman 2003) by illustrating that the notion of a free [[rational agent]] is idealistic.
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| − | *It is not always the most well-credentialed and experienced individual, who will correctly interpret confusing results or data. The confusion likely results from inadequate or faulty initial assumptions, and the learning and experience behind the credentials make it hard for the “expert” to question those assumptions. <ref>http://www.shearonforschools.com/learned_optimism.htm</ref>
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| − | == Encyclopedias ==
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| − | In works describing a potentially controversial topic, '''bias''' refers to the tendency of an author who holds a particular viewpoint to express that viewpoint (whether intentionally or subconsciously) in his work. This typically goes against the ideal of compendiums which are meant to be neutral, such as encyclopedias. For example, if an article on [[abortion]] is written by someone who supports it, it will likely be biased towards that viewpoint, and vice versa.
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| − | ==History==
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| − | *... far too much historical scholarship consists of contorting the evidence to fit ideological models. The worst examples of such contortions are the Nazi and Communist histories of the early- and mid-twentieth century. [http://www.veritas-ucsb.org/library/russell/FlatEarth.html]
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| − | == See also ==
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| − | *[[Media bias]]
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| − | *[[Liberal bias]]
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| − | *[[Liberal quotient]]
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| − | *[[Essay: Accuracy vs. neutrality on Conservapedia]]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | [[Category:Disambiguation Pages]]
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| − | [[Category:Liberal Traits]]
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