biased
adjectiveInfluenced by a preference or prejudice that undermines impartiality.
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Clear all filtersInfluenced by a preference or prejudice that undermines impartiality.
A preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.
Preference for established practice
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Changing loyalties, preferences, or attitudes unpredictably.
A model of time preference in which the value assigned to a delayed outcome falls sharply at short delays and more gradually at longer delays.
Delay-sensitive discount model
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A tendency, preference, or disposition toward a particular action or view.
A lack of interest, concern, or strong preference.
Lack of interest or concern
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Showing little interest, concern, or preference.
Based on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.
A particular preference or an inclination to favor one side.
A strong liking or habitual inclination.
The stability of a plan or preference as time passes, when relevant information and outcomes otherwise remain unchanged.
Not distorted by a personal preference or prejudice.
Usefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.
Practical usefulness
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