This learning video addresses a particular problem of selection bias, a statistical bias in which there is an error in choosing the individuals or groups to make broader inferences. Rather than delve into this broad topic via formal statistics, we investigate how it may appear in our everyday lives, sometimes distorting our perceptions of people, places and events, unless we are careful. [23:24]

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statistical bias, mit blossoms, selection bias, recognizing bias

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

SL.11-12.2 SL.9-10.2