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Simpsons Paradox Explained

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What is Simpsons Paradox?

Simpsons Paradox is a statistical phenomenon that occurs when you combine subgroups into one group. The process of aggregating data can cause the apparent direction and strength of the relationship between two variables to change. [Read more…] about Simpsons Paradox Explained

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Sampling Bias: Definition & Examples

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What is Sampling Bias?

Sampling bias in statistics occurs when a sample does not accurately represent the characteristics of the population from which it was drawn. When this bias occurs, sample attributes are systematically different from the actual population values. Hence, sampling bias produces a distorted view of the population. Sampling bias often involves human subjects, but it can also apply to samples of objects and animals. Medical researchers refer to this problem as ascertainment bias. [Read more…] about Sampling Bias: Definition & Examples

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Confounding Variables Can Bias Your Results

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In research studies, confounding variables influence both the cause and effect that the researchers are assessing. Consequently, if the analysts do not include these confounders in their statistical model, it can exaggerate or mask the real relationship between two other variables. By omitting confounding variables, the statistical procedure is forced to attribute their effects to variables in the model, which biases the estimated effects and confounds the genuine relationship. Statisticians refer to this distortion as omitted variable bias.
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