Bias (en. Saloobin)
ˈbaɪəs
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A tendency to lean toward one side or opinion rather than being neutral.
His bias toward political parties is evident in his commentaries.
Ang kanyang bias sa mga pampulitikang partido ay maliwanag sa kanyang mga komentaryo.
A leaning that causes unfair judgment or selection.
The researchers' bias against unconventional theories may affect their results.
Ang bias ng mga mananaliksik laban sa mga teoryang hindi pangkaraniwan ay maaaring makaapekto sa kanilang mga resulta.
Etymology
From Middle French 'biais', meaning 'crooked path'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cognitive bias
A systematic error in judgment or interpretation of information due to pre-existing beliefs or emotions.
cognitive bias
Related Words
prejudice
An unfair opinion or judgment about a person or group based on their race, gender, or other characteristics.
prejudice
Slang Meanings
A person who has a bias
He doesn't want to judge because he is biased towards his friend.
Ayaw niyang mag-judge kasi biased siya sa kanyang kaibigan.
Favoring one side
That article is biased towards that political party.
Yung article na yun, biased sa political party na iyon.
Has favoritism
He can't hide his bias towards his favorite students.
Di niya matago ang bias niya sa mga estudyanteng favorite niya.