Terms Related to Selection

• Population Genetics

  The study of the genetic composition of populations and of the effects of factors such as selection, population size, mutation, migration, and genetic drift on …

• Selection Bias

  The introduction of error due to systematic differences in the characteristics between those selected and those not selected for a given study. In sampling bias, …

• Student Selection

  Requirements for the selection of students for admission to academic institutions.

• Insurance Selection Bia

  Adverse of favorable selection bias exhibited by insurers or enrollees resulting in disproportionate enrollment of certain groups of people.

• Residential Selection

  Elements of residence that characterize a population. They are applicable in determining need for and utilization of health services.