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biased statistic

[/ˈbaɪəst stəˈtɪstɪk/]
nounpl: biased statistics
estatística tendenciosa
1. A statistical measure or estimate that systematically deviates from the true population parameter due to flawed methodology, data collection, or analysis
The survey produced a biased statistic because it only sampled people from wealthy neighborhoods.
A pesquisa produziu uma estatística tendenciosa porque amostrou apenas pessoas de bairros ricos.
2. A numerical result that favors one outcome or conclusion over others due to prejudicial factors in data gathering or interpretation
The biased statistic overestimated the drug's effectiveness by excluding patients with adverse reactions.
A estatística tendenciosa superestimou a eficácia do medicamento ao excluir pacientes com reações adversas.
Synonyms
skewed statisticmisleading statisticdistorted statisticslanted statistic
Antonyms
unbiased statisticobjective statisticaccurate statisticneutral statistic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatística tendenciosa
standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
estatística enviesada
alternative technical term used in statistical literature
Portugal
estatística enviesada
preferred technical term in Portuguese academic statistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

statistical manipulation
cooking the books
lies, damned lies, and statistics
data distortion
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