English Explanatory Dictionary

Berkson's paradox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A counterintuitive result arising in statistical tests of proportions when there is an ascertainment bias inherent in a study design.

Word forms

Berkson's paradox

Etymology

Originally described by Joseph Berkson.

Synonyms

Berkson's bias Berkson's fallacy collider bias
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