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Systematic bias: predictable directional errors in judgment
Systematic bias: predictable directional errors in judgment that cluster consistently in specific domains and directions, as opposed to random noise
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures what makes a bias 'systematic' by establishing its key characteristics: predictable direction, clustering in specific domains, and distinction from random variability (noise). It directly addresses the distinction between bias and noise as described in the lesson.