Attention and Perception Biases
Experimenter's bias
Researcher expectations unintentionally shape results.
What Is Experimenter's bias?
Experimenter's bias is a thinking trap where researcher expectations unintentionally shape results.
How It Tricks You
It can make what stands out feel like the whole picture.
Real-World Example
A researcher unintentionally interprets ambiguous results in favor of the hypothesis.
Seen Online As
- The fast interpretation is doing more work than the evidence.
- The claim feels obvious before the check question is asked.
- A shortcut is making the judgment feel more certain than it is.
What To Ask Instead
How can the observation be blinded or checked?
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Quick FAQ
What is Experimenter's bias?
Researcher expectations unintentionally shape results.
What is an example of Experimenter's bias?
A researcher unintentionally interprets ambiguous results in favor of the hypothesis.
How do I spot Experimenter's bias?
How can the observation be blinded or checked?