Gus J. Solomon’s Voir Voir Dire Academy
Explore the world of Voir Dire Academy through images and resources, including federal and state court jury orientation videos, open-ended questions, and guidance on questions to avoid in Voir Dire. Engage in insightful content covering topics like unconscious bias, understanding implicit bias, and
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Challenging Bias in Research Impact LibGuides
Explore Sheila Craft-Morgan's research on the absence of bias-related resources in research impact LibGuides. Discover the implications and call to rethink what counts in research metrics to address implicit and explicit biases effectively.
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Ethical Considerations in AI: Representation, Bias, and Fairness
Exploring the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) reveals the unique position AI systems hold in behaving ethically. From causality to interpretability, bias, and privacy concerns, this discussion sheds light on the importance of ethical considerations in AI development and implementa
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Understanding Culture, Identity, Bias, and Diversity in the Workplace
This presentation highlights the importance of understanding culture, identity, bias, and their impacts in the workplace. Through courageous conversations and diversity training, participants learn to unpack implicit bias, combat bias, and develop teamwork skills. The session emphasizes staying enga
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Healthcare-Associated Infections Prevention Program: Best Practices
This program by the California Department of Public Health focuses on infection prevention practices during resident positioning and transferring in healthcare settings. It addresses implicit bias, hand hygiene, proper positioning importance, prevention of pressure injuries, and strategies to avoid
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Unconscious Bias
Delve into the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion through an interactive workshop focused on understanding unconscious bias, reducing bias in a safe space, intentional application in clinical settings, and successful interactions with diverse colleagues and patients. Engage in thought-provoki
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Understanding and Avoiding Bias in Evidence-Based Responses
Recognizing bias in oneself and others is crucial when collecting evidence. Different types of bias, such as confirmation bias, can influence decisions and behaviors significantly. By exploring our own thinking and accessing curated resources to learn about bias, we can develop a deeper understandin
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Evaluating Gender Bias in BERTi: Insights on Large Language Models
This study delves into gender bias evaluation in BERTi, a large language model trained on South Slavic data. It explores issues in language modeling, the impact of social biases in artificial intelligence, and training processes of Large Language Models (LLMs). Additionally, it discusses how LLMs le
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Recognizing Hidden Bias in the Workplace
In the workplace, hidden bias, also known as implicit bias, can significantly impact hiring, employment decisions, and overall workplace dynamics. Deloitte's 2019 State of Inclusion Survey revealed that a substantial percentage of workers experienced bias at least monthly. Hidden biases can be based
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Ohio Collaborative Standard Bias-Free Policing
Explore the Ohio Collaborative program for bias-free policing, focusing on maintaining public trust, transparency, and adherence to laws. Learn about the state's commitment to eliminating biased-based profiling and promoting responsible policing practices.
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Progress in Prevention and Health Inequalities - Annual Report 2023-24
The Prevention and Health Inequalities Team at BOB ICB is dedicated to enhancing prevention efforts and reducing health inequalities across their population and communities. Key achievements include setting up inpatient and maternity tobacco dependency treatment services, establishing prevention net
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Understanding Suicide Risk and Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about potential increases in suicide rates due to its economic impacts and social disruptions. While there is a focus on suicide prevention efforts, the exact effect of the pandemic on suicide rates remains unclear. Initiatives such as Suicide Prevention Act
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Investigating Bias and Conflict of Interest: Guidelines for Fair Adjudication
Explore the intricacies of bias and conflict of interest in investigations, learn how to identify and counteract them to ensure fairness in decision-making. Topics include understanding bias, detecting it, LGBTQ terminology, evidence collection, and remedial actions like recusal. Navigate the nuance
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Overcoming Unconscious Bias in Talent Acquisition Process
Overcoming Unconscious Bias in Talent Acquisition Process emphasizes the importance of addressing unconscious bias in hiring practices through awareness and control. The content delves into defining unconscious bias, its impact on diversity, examples, and strategies for managing bias. The University
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Understanding and Utilizing Bias in Legal Proceedings
Exploring the complexities of bias in legal settings, this content provides insights on identifying, addressing, and leveraging bias in litigation. From defining various forms of bias to strategies for cross-examination and case presentation, it equips legal professionals with practical knowledge to
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Understanding Odds Ratio and Bias in Case-Control Studies
This educational material covers the essentials of odds ratio and bias in case-control studies, including how to construct a 2x2 table, calculate odds ratio, define bias, and interpret results. A specific case study on pesticide exposure and cancer is presented to illustrate these concepts. Readers
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Types of Bias in Epidemiological Studies
Bias in epidemiological studies can arise from misclassification of observations and exposures, leading to incorrect associations between variables. Observation bias, misclassification bias, and non-differential misclassification can impact the accuracy of study results, either minimizing difference
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Understanding Diode Junction Biasing: Zero and Forward Bias Conditions
In the world of electronics, diode junction biasing plays a crucial role. This article delves into the concepts of zero and forward bias conditions for diodes. When a diode is zero-biased, no external potential energy is applied, while in forward bias, a specific voltage is introduced to initiate cu
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Is Your Analytics Software Lying to You_ How to Spot and Correct Data Bias
Data bias can distort your analytics and lead to misguided decisions. In this blog, learn how to identify common signs of data bias, understand its impacts, and explore effective strategies to correct it. Enhance the accuracy and reliability of your insights with practical tips and advanced tools, e
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Understanding Disability Prevention and Levels of Prevention
Disability prevention involves efforts to eliminate or reduce the causes and severity of disabilities. It can be achieved through primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies, aiming to prevent risk factors that cause impairment and promote overall well-being. Primary prevention focuses on
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Understanding Bias and Variance in Machine Learning Models
Explore the concepts of overfitting, underfitting, bias, and variance in machine learning through visualizations and explanations by Geoff Hulten. Learn how bias error and variance error impact model performance, with tips on finding the right balance for optimal results.
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Understanding Implicit Bias in Medical Education
Delve into the origins, forms, and manifestations of bias in clinical and medical education settings. Learn strategies to mitigate and address bias through a detailed exploration of terms like System 1 and System 2 thinking, implicit bias, race/racism, sexism, microaggressions, and more. Gain insigh
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Understanding Bias in Sampling and Surveys
Bias in sampling and surveys can arise from undercoverage, nonresponse, and response bias. Even when samples are randomly selected, various factors can lead to inaccurate results. Researchers need to be aware of these biases and take steps to minimize them, such as testing surveys before full deploy
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Understanding Transistor Bias Circuits for Linear Amplification
Transistor bias circuits play a crucial role in setting the DC operating point for proper linear amplification. A well-biased transistor ensures the signal variations at the input are accurately reproduced at the output without distortion. Various biasing methods such as Voltage-Divider Bias, Emitte
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Comprehensive Student Support Program for Mental Health and Wellness
Providing a wide range of no-cost services to students and families, the program focuses on drug/alcohol prevention, suicide prevention, character building, bullying prevention, and more. Through initiatives like teaching Botvin Life Skills, implementing suicide prevention curriculum, and offering s
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Novel Cognitive Target for Treating Irritability and Anxiety in Youth
Research explores Hostile Interpretation Bias as a potential target for treating co-occurring irritability and anxiety in youth. The study investigates why this bias persists in irritable individuals and proposes Interpretation Bias Training as a treatment approach. Computational learning models are
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Evaluating Bias in Value-Added Models Using Prior Scores
Outcome-based value-added (VA) models are commonly used to assess productivity in various fields. This study explores the use of prior scores to evaluate bias in VA estimates, focusing on the correlation between current teacher VA and lagged outcomes. The analysis highlights the sensitivity of balan
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Managing Reporting Bias in Systematic Reviews - Strategies and Consequences
Reporting bias poses a significant threat to the accuracy of systematic reviews, with publication bias affecting up to 50% of trials. This bias distorts treatment effect estimates, leading to exaggerated outcomes. Strategies to mitigate reporting bias include searching bibliographical databases, exp
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Age Differences in Positivity Bias During Episodic Future Thought Study
The study explores how positivity bias varies across different age groups during episodic future thought, investigating memory recall and emotional valence in young, middle-aged, and older adults. Results suggest older adults exhibit more positivity in recalling past events but the same bias may not
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POLLUTION PREVENTION: A Closer Look at Environmental Initiatives in Oklahoma
Explore the evolution and implementation of pollution prevention measures in Oklahoma, focusing on statutory directives, recent activities, recycling efforts, tax credits, and more. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 plays a crucial role in reducing environmental hazards through the reduction of p
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Understanding Bias Correction Methods in Weather Forecasting
This tutorial delves into the process of bias correction in weather forecasting, specifically focusing on methods to improve the accuracy of raw ensemble forecasts. It covers the computation of biases, post-processing techniques, and the application of average bias values to enhance the reliability
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Choosing Between Observational Study and Experiment in Research
Observational studies involve recording data without interfering with subjects, while experiments impose treatments on subjects to establish cause and effect. A well-controlled experiment is crucial for determining causation, while observational studies can provide quick results at lower costs. Each
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Prevention and Care of Airborne Infections in TB/HIV Settings
In this session, participants will learn the importance of infection prevention and control in TB/HIV care, levels of prevention in airborne infections, strategies to prevent TB transmission in healthcare settings, and patient management steps to prevent TB transmission. The spread of TB, risks of t
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Funding in California
California utilizes Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG) funding to support primary prevention services for youth. Approximately $40 million is distributed annually to 58 counties for strategic prevention planning based on local needs assessments. Initiatives like the Strategi
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Understanding Psychological Challenges in Global Perspectives
Explore psychological challenges such as actor-observer bias, mere-exposure effect, outgroup homogeneity bias, and negativity bias in the context of global perspectives and human rights. Gain insights into how these biases influence our perceptions and interactions with diverse cultures and societie
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Understanding Transition Bias and Substitution Models in Genetics
Transition bias and substitution models, explored by Xuhua Xia, delve into the concepts of transitions and transversions in genetic mutations, the causes of transition bias, the ubiquitous nature of transition bias in invertebrate and vertebrate genes, the mitochondrial genetic code, and RNA seconda
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Understanding Experimental Design and Bias in Statistics
Explore key concepts in statistics such as observational studies, experiments, bias, and sampling methods. Delve into the difference between observational studies and experiments, understand the impact of bias in research, and learn about sampling techniques like simple random sampling and stratifie
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Gender Bias in STEM Faculty Recruitment
Research indicates that women are underrepresented among STEM faculty members, potentially due to bias in the search process. Studies show evidence of bias against women candidates in male-dominated fields like mechanical engineering, leading to lower hiring rates. Another study revealed bias in fac
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Comprehensive Overview of HIV Prevention Strategies and Interventions
This synthesis covers the importance of monitoring progress in HIV prevention through data cascades, the need for standardized frameworks, promoting effective HIV prevention programs in diverse social contexts, and the key pillars of combination HIV prevention strategies. It also outlines various HI
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Addressing Bias-Related Incidents at Concordia University
The report discusses bias reporting at Concordia University, highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing bias-related incidents. It covers examples of bias, distinction between bias incidents and hate crimes, and strategies for response. Presenters from the Office of Multicultural En
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