Research Questions

Question 1

selection bias

Answer 1

• -Selection bias is the bias introduced by the selection of individuals, groups or data for analysis in such a way that proper randomization is not achieved, thereby ensuring that the sample obtained is not representative of the population intended to be analyzed. It is sometimes referred to as the selection effect.
• -Ex: Was there selection bias in the Zimbardo prison experiment since the participants volunteered to be involved in this kind of crazy/sadistic experiment?

Question 2

confirmation bias

Answer 2

–the tendency to select information that supports pre-existing beliefs