Selection Biases
Color selection biases search
- Reddest objects missed because flux-limited sample driven by J-band
- Ksm missed because resolved
- Dilution by starlight makes blue
- Redshift distribution: 0.03 < z < 2.52
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- Most are low z - Median z = 0.22
- k-correction biases to low-z
- Peak near J-Ks ~2.2 because H-alpha in Ks