Experimenter Bias
A bias that occurs when researchers' expectations influence the outcome of a study.
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Selection Bias
A bias that occurs when the sample chosen for a study or survey is not representative of the population being studied, affecting the validity of the results.
Observer Bias
A type of bias that occurs when the observer's expectations or beliefs influence their interpretation of what they are observing, including experimental outcomes.
Repeated Measures Design
A research design where the same participants are used in all conditions of an experiment, allowing for the comparison of different conditions within the same group.
User Research Canon
A set of fundamental principles and guidelines that inform and shape user research practices.
Between Subjects Design
An experimental design where different groups of participants are exposed to different conditions, allowing for comparison between groups.
Longitudinal Study
A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables over a period of time.
Social Desirability Bias
The tendency for individuals to present themselves in a favorable light by overreporting good behavior and underreporting bad behavior in surveys or research.
Matched Pairs Design
An experimental design where subjects are paired based on certain characteristics, and then one is assigned to the treatment and the other to the control group.