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experimenter bias

/ɪkˈsperɪməntə ˈbaɪəs/

Traduction: Biais cognitif survenant lorsque les attentes, croyances ou préférences du chercheur influencent inconsciemment la conception, le déroulement ou l'interprétation d'une étude scientifique, pouvant en fausser les résultats.

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/ɪkˈsperɪməntə ˈbaɪəs/C1formalscientific
  • frBiais cognitif survenant lorsque les attentes, croyances ou préférences du chercheur influencent inconsciemment la conception, le déroulement ou l'interprétation d'une étude scientifique, pouvant en fausser les résultats.

A cognitive bias that occurs when a researcher's expectations, beliefs, or preferences unconsciously influence the design, conduct, or interpretation of a scientific study, potentially skewing the results.

  1. Researcher's influenceC1formal

    A cognitive bias where a researcher's expectations or beliefs unconsciously influence the design, conduct, or interpretation of an experiment, leading to skewed results.

    frbiais de l'expérimentateur

    • The study was criticized for experimenter bias because the lead researcher had a financial stake in the outcome.
    • To avoid experimenter bias, the trials were conducted using a double-blind procedure.
    • The unexpected results were later attributed to subtle experimenter bias in how the data was recorded.