We often bring our own biases and perspectives to our work. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of researcher bias.
One of the most common examples of researcher bias is Confirmation Bias. This is when a researcher selectively chooses resources that support or confirm their pre-existing understanding of a subject and they ignore evidence that disagrees with their beliefs.
It’s important to answer your research question based on the evidence you gather and not on pre-conceived ideas about the topic. Gather research and evidence that supports all possible answers to your question and answer the research question based on the available research, even if it disagrees with your initial understanding of the topic.
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