"Berkson's paradox" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Originally described by Joseph Berkson. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Berkson's paradox
  1. (probability, statistics) A counterintuitive result arising in statistical tests of proportions when there is an ascertainment bias inherent in a study design. Wikipedia link: Joseph Berkson Categories (topical): Statistics Synonyms: Berkson's bias, Berkson's fallacy, collider bias
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