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Enum: BiasTypeEnum

Types of bias that may be present in datasets. Values are mapped to the Artificial Intelligence Ontology (AIO) bias taxonomy from BioPortal. See https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/AIO

URI: data_sheets_schema:BiasTypeEnum

Permissible Values

Value Meaning Description
selection_bias None Bias arising from non-random selection of data or participants
measurement_bias AIO:MeasurementBias Bias in how data is measured or recorded
historical_bias AIO:HistoricalBias Bias reflecting historical inequities or societal biases
representation_bias AIO:RepresentationBias Certain groups are over- or under-represented in the data
aggregation_bias None Bias from inappropriately combining distinct groups
algorithmic_bias None Bias introduced or amplified by algorithmic processing
sampling_bias None Bias from sampling methodology not representative of the population
annotation_bias None Bias introduced during data labeling or annotation
confirmation_bias AIO:ConfirmationBias Bias from seeking data that confirms pre-existing beliefs

Slots

Name Description
bias_type The type of bias identified, using standardized categories from the Artificia...

Identifier and Mapping Information

Schema Source

  • from schema: https://w3id.org/bridge2ai/data-sheets-schema

LinkML Source

name: BiasTypeEnum
description: Types of bias that may be present in datasets. Values are mapped to the
  Artificial Intelligence Ontology (AIO) bias taxonomy from BioPortal. See https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/AIO
from_schema: https://w3id.org/bridge2ai/data-sheets-schema
rank: 1000
permissible_values:
  selection_bias:
    text: selection_bias
    description: Bias arising from non-random selection of data or participants.
    broad_mappings:
    - AIO:SelectionAndSamplingBias
  measurement_bias:
    text: measurement_bias
    description: Bias in how data is measured or recorded. Occurs when features and
      labels are proxies for desired quantities, potentially leading to differential
      performance.
    meaning: AIO:MeasurementBias
  historical_bias:
    text: historical_bias
    description: Bias reflecting historical inequities or societal biases. Long-standing
      biases encoded in society over time.
    meaning: AIO:HistoricalBias
  representation_bias:
    text: representation_bias
    description: Certain groups are over- or under-represented in the data. Results
      from non-random sampling of subgroups making trends non-generalizable to new
      populations.
    meaning: AIO:RepresentationBias
  aggregation_bias:
    text: aggregation_bias
    description: Bias from inappropriately combining distinct groups. Related to making
      inferences about individuals based on their group membership.
    broad_mappings:
    - AIO:EcologicalFallacyBias
  algorithmic_bias:
    text: algorithmic_bias
    description: Bias introduced or amplified by algorithmic processing. Computational
      bias from data analysis processes and methods.
    broad_mappings:
    - AIO:ProcessingBias
    - AIO:ComputationalBias
  sampling_bias:
    text: sampling_bias
    description: Bias from sampling methodology not representative of the population.
    broad_mappings:
    - AIO:SelectionAndSamplingBias
  annotation_bias:
    text: annotation_bias
    description: Bias introduced during data labeling or annotation. Occurs when annotators
      rely on heuristics or exhibit systematic patterns in labeling.
    broad_mappings:
    - AIO:AnnotatorReportingBias
  confirmation_bias:
    text: confirmation_bias
    description: Bias from seeking data that confirms pre-existing beliefs. Tendency
      to prefer information that confirms existing beliefs, influencing the search
      for, interpretation of, and recall of information.
    meaning: AIO:ConfirmationBias