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Recall bias

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Bias that occurs when subjects cannot accurately remember or recall past events or behaviors, leading to systematic error in self-reported data.

AP course connection

Topic 3.4: 3.4 Potential Problems with Sampling

Unit 3