Experimenter Bias (Noun)
Meaning
(psychology) bias introduced by an experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants in the experiment.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researcher took steps to minimize experimenter bias by using a double-blind design for the study.
- Experimenter bias can have a significant impact on the results of a study, especially when the participants are aware of the expected outcome.
- To avoid experimenter bias, the researcher used automated equipment to collect data and reduce human interaction.
- The study's results were compromised by experimenter bias, as the researcher's enthusiasm for the expected outcome was inadvertently communicated to the participants.
- Experimenter bias can be a major threat to the validity of a study, and researchers must take steps to minimize its influence.