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Jadie Angela English 4 cards

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1Sampling biasWhen a sample is not representative of the population
2Distortions in self-reported dataSocial desirability bias - submitting answers that are "socially desirable", least controversial
Lying to make themselves seem better
People generally describe themselves as happier, fitter, better looking, more successful
3Experimenter biasWhen a researcher's preferences or expectations influence study findings
Researchers will often "see what they want to see" in study findings
Mistakes researchers make in collecting data are often heavily slanted in the hypothesis' favour
4Placebo effectWhen a subject's thoughts, feelings, and expectations lead them to experience a change in observable behaviour, even if they receive an empty or fake treatment