Introducing “bias” in terms of estimation might be easier:
Bias is a systematic error in estimation. In the case of cognitive biases (as opposed to, for instance, statistically biased samples) we’re talking about cases where people reliably make certain errors in estimation or prediction, for instance in estimating how long a project will take or whether an investment of effort or money is worthwhile.
Introducing “bias” in terms of estimation might be easier:
Bias is a systematic error in estimation. In the case of cognitive biases (as opposed to, for instance, statistically biased samples) we’re talking about cases where people reliably make certain errors in estimation or prediction, for instance in estimating how long a project will take or whether an investment of effort or money is worthwhile.