Avoid Biases

Definition

Avoiding biases means consciously preventing personal opinions or preconceived notions from influencing the research process or the interpretation of results. Psychologists strive to maintain objectivity and impartiality in their work.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias:

The tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Observer Bias: The distortion of observations or interpretations based on the observer's own expectations or preferences.

Sampling Bias:

A bias that occurs when the sample used in research is not representative of the larger population, leading to inaccurate generalizations.