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But the problem you describe isn't biased data, it's state law enforcement agencies practicing discrimination. Seems like it'd be more effective to strike at th
by programmarchy 10y ago
But the problem you describe isn't biased data, it's state law enforcement agencies practicing discrimination. Seems like it'd be more effective to strike at the root, not the branches.
- MereInterest 10y agoWhether or not data are biased depends on what you want to measure. If you are trying to measure the arrest rate, then the arrest rates are an unbiased predictor. If you are trying to measure the true crime rate, then the arrest rates are a biased predictor. I certainly agree that racially motivated arrests are a large issue, and should be dealt with. Avoiding misinterpreting data is a widespread issue that in these cases happens to have prejudicial consequences.