Bias definition

Bias. (gyro) (7) means the average over a specified time of gyro output measured at specified operating conditions that has no correlation with input rotation or acceleration. "Bias" is typically expressed in degrees per hour (deg/hr). (IEEE Std 528-2001).
Bias. (accelerometer) (7) means the average over a specified time of accelerometer output, measured at specified operating conditions, that has no correlation with input acceleration or rotation. "Bias" is expressed in g or in metres per second squared (g or m/s2). (IEEE Std 528-2001) (Micro g equals 1x10-6 g).
Bias means a tendency to believe that some people or ideas are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly.

Examples of Bias in a sentence

  • COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist for systematic reviews of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures.

  • In the July 13-19, 1989 issue of the Daytona Times, Ms. Winston's photograph appeared on the front page with an article and headline, "Black Lottery Manager Claims Racial Bias".

  • Bias in the mean ratio (downwind/upwind) of November– March climatological precipitation between the downwind and upwind lake-effect snow region of Lake Superior among 33 model– scenario combinations.

  • The transition to a centralized Office staffed with one or more full-time professional ombuds is in response to recommendations made by members of the Academic Council and the Hate and Bias Working Group.

  • This evolution may concern not only the addition of new concepts, properties and relations but also the removal of existing ones.•Minimal Encoding Bias: representational choices must not be made for the benefit of implementation.


More Definitions of Bias

Bias means a preconceived opinion, predisposition, or prejudice that prevents a person from impartially evaluating information on an issue that has been presented for determination.
Bias means an inclination for or against a person or group of persons based, in whole or in part, on race that inhibits impartial or objective judgment affecting pupils.
Bias means the consistent deviation of measured values from a true value caused by systematic errors in a procedure or a measurement process.
Bias means the consistent deviation of measured val- ues from a true value caused by systematic errors in a procedure or a measurement process.
Bias means any prejudiced or partial personal or social perception of a person or group of persons on the basis of their personal traits;
Bias means the difference between the estimated value of the test result and an accepted reference value;
Bias as used in this section means a specific, articulable basis for a participant being prejudiced in favor of or against any Party, or a Party’s position. “Bias” does not mean a generalized concern about a participant’s the personal or professional background or beliefs.