survivor bias en · NOUN
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Synonym of survivorship bias.
Survivor bias commonly weakens observational studies, even those published in premier journals. It occurs because patients who live longer are more likely to receive treatment than those who die early.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| survivor biases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |