Distortion facts for kids

To distort is to change the shape of something. Distortion may refer to:

• Distortion in electrical signal
• Distortion, a type of musical effect that can be controlled using an effect pedal
• Distortion (economics), a state where the agent does not maximize its profit or utility
• Cognitive distortion, irrational thought patterns
• In statistics, the bias of an estimator is sometimes called distortion
• In medicine, a Strain (injury) is called distortion

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In Spanish: Distorsión para niños