bias Flashcards
1
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bias
A
a systematic error or tendency that distorts findings
2
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cognitive bias
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wanting to favour a certain viewpoint over others
3
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confirmation bias
A
search for information that confirms preconceptions
ignores evidence that disproves it
‘cherry picking’
4
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selection bias
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selecting participants ‘better suited’ for a study
e.g. men are more likely to be chosen for sports research
5
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survivorship bias
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a focus on individuals that have survived the process, while ignoring those that did not
6
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publication bias
A
scientific studies are more likely to be published if their findings are significant
