Section 6
Bias in Psychological Research
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Biases in Experimental Design: Validity, Reliability, and Other Issues
Research studies with small sample sizes, high variability, and sampling bias are usually not representative of the general population.
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Heuristics and Cognitive Biases
When interpreting data, a researcher must avoid cognitive bias and be aware of the use of heuristics to avoid drawing incorrect conclusions.