バイアス
ばいあす
noun
bias, prejudice
1.
bias, prejudice, preconception
A tendency to favor or oppose something based on preconceptions rather than objective evidence. Used in psychology, statistics, media, and everyday discussions about fairness.
無意識のバイアスに気をつけよう。
Let's be careful of unconscious bias.
データにバイアスがかかっている可能性がある。
There is a possibility that the data is biased.
採用面接ではバイアスを排除することが重要だ。
It's important to eliminate bias in hiring interviews.
USAGE:
バイアス has become a commonly used word in Japanese, especially in discussions about diversity, AI, research methodology, and media literacy.
The expression 確認バイアス (confirmation bias) and 無意識のバイアス (unconscious bias) are particularly common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- バイアスがかかる: to be biased
- バイアスを排除する: to eliminate bias
- 無意識のバイアス: unconscious bias
- 確認バイアス: confirmation bias
- 認知バイアス: cognitive bias