Popular Terms. The process of dividing an area into smaller segments called regions. One of the more obvious examples of regionalization is the division of a nation into states or provinces. Businesses also use regionalization as a management tool and a way to make certain that needs unique to particular areas are met.
Reference Entry. ABSTRACT. A definition of the term geographical bias is presented which refers to the inclination of a scientist or educator to cite only those periodical articles printed in his own country or ethnic language.ACCESSION #. review of the article Revisiting Bias Due to Construct Misspecification: Different Results From Considering Coefficients in Standardized Form by Miguel I. Aguirre-Urreta and George M. Marakas, which is in this issue, is presented. 1  Dark and Windy Night.
Optimism bias. The optimism bias (also known as unrealistic or comparative optimism) is a cognitive bias that causes a person to believe that they are less at risk of experiencing a negative event compared to others. The optimism bias is quite common and transcends gender, race, nationality and age.