Scientific Method of Acquiring Knowledge - Part 1

Which situation illustrates confirmation bias in research?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Which situation illustrates confirmation bias in research?
Options
A. A researcher actively considers evidence against the hypothesis
B. A researcher selectively notices evidence supporting the preferred hypothesis while ignoring contradictory findings
C. A researcher preregisters methods
D. A researcher replicates a study
Explanation
Confirmation bias involves preferentially seeking, interpreting, or remembering evidence that supports existing beliefs.
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