Flaw

Definition

In the context of psychology, a flaw refers to an imperfection or weakness in a theory or research study that may limit its validity or generalizability.

Related terms

Bias:

Bias refers to systematic errors or distortions in data collection or analysis that can influence results and conclusions.

Sampling Error: Sampling error is the difference between sample statistics and population parameters caused by random variation in selecting participants for a study.

Demand Characteristics: These are cues within an experiment that subtly guide participants towards certain responses, potentially influencing the results.