Most of Chapter 6 Is Concerned with Specification Bias

question 3

Essay

Most of Chapter 6 is concerned with specification bias.
(a) What exactly is specification bias?
(b) What is known to cause specification bias?
(c) Are unbiased estimates always better than biased estimates? Why or why not?
(d) What's the best way to avoid specification bias?

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Definitions:

Domains

Refers to specific areas of interest, expertise, or activity, such as technology, biology, or education, which are used for organizing knowledge or resources.

Performance

The level of accomplishment of a given task measured against preset known standards of accuracy, completeness, cost, and speed.

Aggregation

The process of combining multiple pieces of data or information into a single group or summary value.

Performance-Based Pay

A compensation system where an employee's pay is based on performance or the achievement of specific targets.