Sampling bias

/ˈsæm.plɪŋ ˈbaɪ.əs/ noun

Definition

A systematic error in selecting participants that results in a sample that does not accurately represent the target population.

Etymology

From Old French 'essample' (example) + 'bias' (slant). A slanted sample.

Kelly Says

Sampling bias means your study group doesn't represent the real world — if you only survey college students, your findings might not apply to everyone else!

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