Algorithm
A defined sequence of steps for performing a task or solving a problem.
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Bias
A systematic distortion in data collection, measurement, modeling, or interpretation.
Correlation
A statistical association between variables; it does not alone establish causation.
Probability
A mathematical way to describe the likelihood of an event under a defined model.
Randomness
A property of a process in which outcomes cannot be reliably determined from available information, according to the relevant model.
Validation
A process for checking whether a method or model performs adequately for a specified purpose.
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