Berkson's paradox

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Etymology

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Originally described by Joseph Berkson.

Proper noun

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Berkson's paradox

  1. (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