research bias

Question 1

Alpha bias

Answer 1

Theories that exaggerate differences between men and women, thus reinforcing stereotype

Question 2

beta bias

Answer 2

Minimises the differences between men and women, thus important parts of female life experiences are ignored

Question 3

Experimenter bias

Answer 3

researcher’s influence on the outcome of his research.

Question 4

What are 5 stages of research?

Answer 4

1- formulating the hypotheses
2- designing the study
3- performing the study
4- interpreting the data
5- communicating the findings

Question 5

Reporting bias

Answer 5

1- inappropriate interp of results and the selection of published material

Question 6

Research bias

Answer 6

1- inadequate research
2- nature of research
3- not investigating cause of differences

Question 7

Methodological bias

Answer 7

1- Biased sample
2- male preferred techniques
3- lack of control

Question 8

Avoiding experimenter bias

Answer 8

1- double blinded design
researcher and participant dont interact

2- Mechanizing procedures