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English
Etymology
Originally described by Joseph Berkson.
Proper noun
Berkson's paradox
- (probability, statistics) A counterintuitive result arising in statistical tests of proportions when there is an ascertainment bias inherent in a study design.
- Synonyms: Berkson's bias, Berkson's fallacy, collider bias