Bias
A systematic offset between a measurement and a reference. Distinct from scatter: bias in one direction across many observations is a different finding from random disagreement.
Related terms
- Bland–Altman analysis
- Paired comparison of two measurement methods by plotting difference against mean. Yields a bias and limits of agreement. Used for inter-lab agreement here.
see also Limits of agreement · Bias
Where this term appears
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- Assay report records — the term appears in result tables, peak tables and provenance blocks
- Method references — where the measurement behind the term is defined
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