Question

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which statement describes a possible cause of algorithmic bias?

a. a programmer writes his own worldview into an algorithm,
privileging one group of users over others.

b. an algorithm miscalculates the data that is entered and doesnt
filter out unwanted data.

c. a programmer fails to analyze the problem fully and break it down
into smaller parts.

d. there is a shortage of good algorithms to solve complex problems
or issues.

Explanation:

To determine the cause of algorithmic bias, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Algorithmic bias occurs when an algorithm reflects unfair preferences. If a programmer embeds their worldview, privileging one group, this can cause bias as the algorithm will treat groups unevenly.
• Option B: Miscalculating data or not filtering unwanted data relates to data errors or processing issues, not bias (which is about unfair treatment of groups).
• Option C: Failing to break down a problem is a programming error in problem - solving approach, not a cause of bias.
• Option D: A shortage of good algorithms is about algorithm availability, not bias in how algorithms treat different groups.

Answer:

A. A programmer writes his own worldview into an algorithm, privileging one group of users over others.