Uncovering Bias in Research: Foundation of Science
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BIAS IN RESEARCH
Foundations of Science
Thinking about Science
Michael Shermer’s Ted.com talk on “Believing
Strange Things”
Bias & Inaccuracies
Fundamental Attribution Error
Tendency to attribute other’s behavior to disposition
Confirmation Bias
Tendency to seek out info that confirms
beliefs/expectations
Hindsight Bias
I knew it all along
Illusory Correlation
See relationships between events that are unrelated
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Explaining Behavior
List 3 behaviors that you see often & that annoy you
Select 1 & explain WHY you think it occurs
What evidence could you gather to support your
explanation?
What evidence could you gather to NOT support
your explanation?
Now generate at least 2 alternative reasons WHY
that behavior occurs
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Bias in research
Helgeson, 2008, p. 38
1.
Provide an example of a confirmation bias.
2.
What characteristic of science is the confirmation
bias related to?
3.
Can you think of ways to reduce bias?
Mini-Review
Exploring the presence of bias in research, this compilation delves into various types of biases such as confirmation bias and fundamental attribution error. It also addresses the challenges of explaining behaviors rooted in biases and offers insights on reducing bias in the scientific process. Through examples and discussions on belief systems, this content reflects on the importance of critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning in scientific endeavors.
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BIAS IN RESEARCH Foundations of Science
Thinking about Science Michael Shermer s Ted.com talk on Believing Strange Things
Bias & Inaccuracies 3 Fundamental Attribution Error Tendency to attribute other s behavior to disposition Confirmation Bias Tendency to seek out info that confirms beliefs/expectations Hindsight Bias I knew it all along Illusory Correlation See relationships between events that are unrelated
Explaining Behavior 4 List 3 behaviors that you see often & that annoy you Select 1 & explain WHY you think it occurs What evidence could you gather to support your explanation? What evidence could you gather to NOT support your explanation? Now generate at least 2 alternative reasons WHY that behavior occurs
Bias in research Helgeson, 2008, p. 38
Mini-Review Provide an example of a confirmation bias. What characteristic of science is the confirmation bias related to? Can you think of ways to reduce bias? 1. 2. 3.
