Unbiasedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbiasedness

 

[ ʌnˈbaɪəstnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in statistics

The quality or state of being unbiased, impartial, or fair, especially in the context of statistical analysis.

Synonyms

fairness, impartiality, neutrality

Examples of usage

  • Researchers strive for unbiasedness in their study designs.
  • Unbiasedness is crucial for obtaining accurate and reliable results.
  • Statisticians use various techniques to ensure unbiasedness in their data analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbiasedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imparcialidade

🇮🇳 निष्पक्षता

🇩🇪 Unvoreingenommenheit

🇮🇩 ketidakberpihakan

🇺🇦 неупередженість

🇵🇱 bezstronność

🇯🇵 公平性

🇫🇷 impartialité

🇪🇸 imparcialidad

🇹🇷 tarafsızlık

🇰🇷 편견 없음

🇸🇦 عدم الانحياز

🇨🇿 nestrannost

🇸🇰 nestrannosť

🇨🇳 公正性

🇸🇮 nepristranskost

🇮🇸 hlutleysi

🇰🇿 бейтараптылық

🇬🇪 მიუკერძოებლობა

🇦🇿 qərəzsizlik

🇲🇽 imparcialidad

Word origin

The term 'unbiasedness' originates from the word 'unbiased,' which dates back to the mid-17th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies the negation or absence of bias, which is the tendency to favor one thing over another. The concept of unbiasedness is fundamental in various fields, including statistics, research, and decision-making processes. It emphasizes the importance of neutrality, fairness, and objectivity in analyzing data and drawing conclusions. Achieving unbiasedness requires conscious effort, attention to detail, and adherence to rigorous methodologies.

See also: biasedly.